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53 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Arkansas (2025)

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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

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

53
Jobs Over $100K
$422,060
#1: Dermatologists
$141,789
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
55,540
Workers in These Jobs

All 53 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Arkansas

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

Arkansas High-Salary Insights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 53 occupations in Arkansas with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 8.6% of all tracked occupations in AR.
What is the highest paying job in Arkansas?
The highest paying occupation in Arkansas is Dermatologists with a median salary of $422,060 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Arkansas?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Arkansas is $100,810/year (Compensation and Benefits Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Arkansas?
The average median salary among all 53 occupations that pay over $100K in Arkansas is $141,789 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Arkansas?
High-paying jobs in Arkansas typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

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.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics