Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $36,820 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $31,350
90th percentile $46,960
Employed locally 1,370
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,350
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $42,870
    90th
    $46,960

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 44% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.93 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,350 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.