Comprehensive salary overview for Arkansas based on 1,270,400 workers across 656 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Arkansas based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | $195,430 | $215,360 | 90 |
| 2 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $192,910 | $181,800 | 220 |
| 3 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,830 | $160,210 | 1,980 |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $175,720 | $188,920 | 70 |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $172,490 | $178,290 | 990 |
| 6 | Airline Pilot | $165,980 | $158,600 | 340 |
| 7 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $143,490 | $109,180 | 100 |
| 8 | Public Relations Managers | $140,970 | $158,470 | 260 |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $134,430 | $156,220 | 320 |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $134,230 | $138,740 | 320 |
| 11 | Pharmacist | $134,230 | $132,090 | 3,100 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,660 | $140,790 | 960 |
| 13 | Physicists | $131,880 | $139,970 | 80 |
| 14 | Marketing Manager | $127,320 | $135,600 | 1,530 |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,860 | $131,810 | 40 |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $121,220 | $177,460 | 2,270 |
| 17 | Sales Manager | $119,990 | $147,840 | 3,350 |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | $118,600 | $101,380 | 90 |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,230 | $128,400 | 3,030 |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $116,670 | $124,380 | 2,430 |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $116,060 | $135,590 | 760 |
| 22 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $113,770 | $114,600 | 230 |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $113,660 | $116,030 | 3,350 |
| 24 | Podiatrists | $113,580 | $136,460 | N/A |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | $109,900 | $121,150 | 960 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Arkansas by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $24,700 | 180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,700 | 5,980 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $25,640 | 190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,820 | 490 |
| Bartenders | $26,030 | 2,630 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,110 | 1,950 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,180 | 3,020 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,350 | 17,820 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $26,450 | 1,610 |
| Recreation Workers | $26,520 | 1,680 |
The most common jobs in Arkansas by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 36,150 | $26,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 35,710 | $64,260 |
| Truck Driver | 32,290 | $49,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 31,350 | $29,420 |
| Cashiers | 30,620 | $27,370 |
| Office Clerks, General | 30,390 | $36,480 |
| Registered Nurse | 28,320 | $77,130 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 27,300 | $31,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 23,060 | $35,090 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 21,120 | $37,490 |
See how average salaries in Arkansas compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.