Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
There are 53 occupations in Arkansas with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Dermatologists at $422,060/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $422,060 | $378,500 | 40 |
| 2 | Neurologists | $317,880 | $296,780 | 70 |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $262,470 | $332,090 | 350 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $259,320 | $255,110 | 30 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $233,130 | $210,540 | 290 |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $224,280 | $198,540 | N/A |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,820 | $232,230 | 290 |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | $214,100 | $221,970 | 130 |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $178,930 | $174,280 | 1,210 |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $168,970 | $152,980 | 250 |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $160,440 | $182,700 | 100 |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $156,450 | $159,840 | 930 |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,600 | $148,470 | 1,220 |
| 14 | Medical Dosimetrists | $138,260 | $145,390 | 30 |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $136,520 | $148,230 | 1,860 |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $136,060 | $135,780 | 2,900 |
| 17 | Physicists | $135,820 | $146,880 | 60 |
| 18 | Sales Engineers | $130,760 | $113,010 | 30 |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,220 | $138,910 | 3,420 |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,660 | $130,260 | 3,970 |
| 21 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,890 | $205,560 | 2,080 |
| 22 | Psychiatrists | $124,750 | $182,100 | 150 |
| 23 | Optometrists | $124,470 | $125,460 | 320 |
| 24 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $120,290 | $120,220 | 160 |
| 25 | Chief Executives | $119,990 | $164,930 | 3,550 |
| 26 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | $137,590 | 340 |
| 27 | Physician Assistants | $118,430 | $118,430 | 850 |
| 28 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,120 | $129,370 | 2,560 |
| 29 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $117,370 | $112,420 | 210 |
| 30 | Financial Managers | $116,570 | $136,680 | 7,120 |
| 31 | Computer Programmers | $111,840 | $112,070 | 1,050 |
| 32 | Computer Network Architects | $110,400 | $119,000 | 910 |
| 33 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $109,830 | $106,450 | 150 |
| 34 | Air Traffic Controllers | $109,760 | $108,570 | 80 |
| 35 | Data Scientists | $109,390 | $116,320 | 530 |
| 36 | Human Resources Managers | $108,580 | $129,780 | 1,290 |
| 37 | Sales Managers | $108,330 | $135,820 | 3,710 |
| 38 | Veterinarians | $107,710 | $108,100 | 540 |
| 39 | Occupational Therapists | $106,360 | $104,940 | 2,160 |
| 40 | Statisticians | $105,720 | $109,740 | 570 |
| 41 | Chemical Engineers | $105,270 | $114,140 | 290 |
| 42 | Software Developers | $104,490 | $109,590 | 6,050 |
| 43 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,210 | $115,910 | 120 |
| 44 | Public Relations Managers | $104,170 | $136,310 | 340 |
| 45 | Database Architects | $104,070 | $113,190 | 360 |
| 46 | Materials Engineers | $103,900 | $112,240 | 90 |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | $103,490 | $102,980 | 1,460 |
| 48 | Aerospace Engineers | $102,040 | $102,100 | 180 |
| 49 | Training and Development Managers | $101,830 | $117,780 | 210 |
| 50 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $101,590 | $101,800 | 130 |
| 51 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $101,120 | $94,990 | 260 |
| 52 | Gas Plant Operators | $100,870 | $91,850 | 400 |
| 53 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $100,810 | $140,120 | 140 |
The $100K+ jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.
8.6% of all tracked occupations in AR earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,810/year (Compensation and Benefits Managers), while the top earner makes $422,060/year.
Arkansas ranks #47 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.
Build My Resume → · Find Remote & Flexible Jobs → · Get Certified & Earn More →
These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.
This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.