verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinary Technician Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$38,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.44/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
320
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,124 #40 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Arkansas, explained

Veterinary technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $38,360 per year ($18.44 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $27,250, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $47,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $38,360 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $38,360 is worth about $44,124 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #40 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,250
$13.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,360
$18.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,820
$22.99/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $38,360 $44,124
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 −$5,160
Tennessee $42,810 $46,598 −$4,450
Texas $39,410 $40,605 −$1,050
Oklahoma $39,100 $44,511 −$740
Mississippi $36,380 $41,839 +$1,980
Louisiana $35,530 $40,280 +$2,830

Veterinary Technician in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Arkansas?

Veterinary technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $38,360 per year ($18.44 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay veterinary technicians well?

At $38,360, Arkansas pays 19% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 320 work in the state.

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