How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Arkansas in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Arkansas earns about $18.60 per hour ($38,680 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,223 a month and $744 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies somewhat by city and setting, but this figure represents the typical wage across the state.

That pay sits 15% below the national typical wage of $45,750 a year, or $22.00 an hour, one of the lower figures in the country. Arkansas ranks 50th out of 51 states and D.C. on this measure. Around 4,560 Pharmacy Techs work in the state, compared with 471,680 nationwide. Lower pay here tends to track the state's lower cost of living.

Entry-level Pharmacy Tech positions in Arkansas typically offer around $16.06 an hour, or about $33,400 a year. Some entry-level roles start closer to $17.60 an hour, or $36,600 a year, depending on the employer. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical figure of $38,680 within the first few years on the job. Certification and hands-on experience tend to speed that progression.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Arkansas often earn upwards of $21.86 an hour, or about $45,470 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $48,620 a year, or $23.38 an hour. That leaves a spread of $15,220 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city someone works in tend to explain most of that gap.

Pharmacy Tech pay in Arkansas has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, the typical wage was $27,020 a year. By 2025, that figure reached $38,680, a gain of $11,660. That's a 43% rise over ten years.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same period, a bit faster than the increase seen in Arkansas. Pay for the profession has moved up steadily in the state regardless, without any sign of reversing. Someone starting out now can expect wages that have grown meaningfully compared with a decade ago.

Pay runs highest in the Fayetteville metro area (which includes Springdale and Rogers), where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $44,320 a year, or $21.31 an hour. That's 15% above the state typical wage. Conway, Little Rock, and North Little Rock follow at $38,860 a year, or $18.68 an hour, close to the statewide figure.

Hot Springs pays the least among Arkansas cities tracked, at $37,960 a year, or $18.25 an hour, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $6,360. Conway has the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce in the state, with 1,370 workers earning a typical $38,860 a year. Higher pay in cities like Fayetteville generally lines up with a higher cost of living there.

Arkansas pays less than every one of its neighbors for Pharmacy Tech work. Texas leads the group at $45,900 a year, 19% higher than Arkansas, followed by Louisiana at $44,410 (15% more), Tennessee at $41,920 (8% more), Oklahoma at $40,500 (5% more), Missouri at $40,100 (4% more), and Mississippi at $39,040, just 1% above. Pharmacy Tech certification and registration can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, simplifying a move across state lines.

Pharmacy Techs in Arkansas typically earn $38,680 a year ($18.60 an hour), a figure that has grown 43% over the past decade even though it still trails the national typical pay. Anyone considering the field can check the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy for current registration requirements, and look at city-level pages for local pay figures in places like Fayetteville, Conway, or Little Rock before deciding where to work.