Pharmacy Technicians Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,130 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $46,540
Employed locally 270
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $39,200
    90th
    $46,540

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,040
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Psychiatric Technicians $33,800
    Nurse Practitioners $111,730
    Speech-Language Pathologists $73,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in East Arkansas is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in East Arkansas is 16.9% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.