Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $37,010 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $30,220
90th percentile $47,180
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,220
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $44,050
    90th
    $47,180

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $51,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $49,540
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,210
    Nurse Practitioners $104,720
    Physicians, All Other $179,720
    Pharmacists $130,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Hot Springs, AR is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.53 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Hot Springs, AR is 14.8% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,220 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.