AR · Little Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Little Rock, AR

Pharmacy Technicians in the Little Rock area earn a median of $17.70 per hour, about $36,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.48 and $20.61. That ranks 333rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 254th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Little Rock. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Rock.

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Little Rock

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacy Tech II

CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR

$17.04–$23.20/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101921239808
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Little Rock, AR

The metro median is 2% below the Arkansas statewide median of $17.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,370 pharmacy technicians employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.07$31,35028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.48$34,28021% below U.S. median
Median$17.70$36,82015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.61$42,8701% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.58$46,9708% above U.S. median

How Little Rock ranks

  • 333rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 254th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Arkansas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Little Rock

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.70 median hour buys what $19.81 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Little Rock paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$637
  • Per year: $31,860
  • Per month: $2,655

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Little Rock

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Little Rock

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc
Little Rock, AR
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Va Central Ar. Veterans Healthcare System Lr
Little Rock, AR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Little Rock, AR8 mi$17.70/hr64,498
Conway, AR25 mi$17.70/hr70,711
Jonesboro, AR121 mi$18.10/hr82,384
Fort Smith, AR122 mi$17.42/hr90,507
Southaven, MS136 mi$18.93/hr57,493
Fayetteville, AR138 mi$18.70/hr103,134

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Arkansas · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arkansas

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Little Rock, AR?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $17.70 per hour, about $36,820 a year. The middle half earn between $16.48 and $20.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Little Rock a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 254th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 333rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Little Rock?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Little Rock. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Little Rock.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Little Rock as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Little Rock?

The federal per diem benchmark in Little Rock is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Little Rock?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthLITTLE ROCK, AR · 2 postings$20.95/ hr$17–$26
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
  • CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Arkansas list

2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$26.35High$36

310 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in the US, 262 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy Tech IIPermanent
    $17.04–$23.20/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR · posted 2 days ago
  2. Pharmacy Technician IIPermanent
    $18.06–$25.51/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR · posted 14 days ago

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