Pharmacy Technician salary in Arkansas
Pharmacy Technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $17.97 per hour, about $37,380 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $16.43 and $20.64 per hour. The highest median among Arkansas metro areas is in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, at $18.70 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.97median pay per hour
- $37,380median pay per year
- 4,740pharmacy technicians employed in Arkansas
- #49of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Arkansas: percentiles
| Level | Arkansas per hour | Arkansas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.56 | $30,280 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $16.43 | $34,170 | $17.75 |
| Median | $17.97 | $37,380 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $20.64 | $42,930 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $22.61 | $47,030 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Arkansas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $18.70 | $38,900 | 940 | 4% above | $20.47 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $18.10 | $37,640 | 250 | 1% above | $21.08 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $17.79 | $37,010 | 190 | 1% below | $20.75 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $17.70 | $36,820 | 1,370 | 2% below | $19.81 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $17.42 | $36,230 | 340 | 3% below | $20.28 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacy Technician pay in states next to Arkansas
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Arkansas?
The median is $17.97 per hour, about $37,380 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.56 and the top 10% earn over $22.61 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Arkansas city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Arkansas metro areas, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR has the highest median at $18.70 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Arkansas rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Arkansas ranks 49th of 50 states by median pharmacy technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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