Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Arkansas
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,670$23.88 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$39,720 – $63,520Top 10%: $79,420+
Jobs3,1801.14× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,000 | $30.77 | 1,830 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $52,120 | $25.06 | 1,110 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $49,010 | $23.56 | 540 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,950 | $23.06 | 330 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $58,020 | $27.89 | 270 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $45,210 | $21.74 | 230 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $60,880 | $29.27 | 170 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,690 | $21.97 | 170 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $61,620 | $29.63 | 130 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,260 | $25.13 | 130 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $45,730 | $21.99 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $51,680 Mississippi · $50,640 Alabama · $49,440 Utah · $49,090 Idaho · $47,450 New Mexico · $47,360
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Arkansas?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas earned a median of $49,670 a year ($23.88 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $39,720 to $63,520.
Where in Arkansas do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $64,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.