98 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Arkansas (2024)

There are 98 occupations in Arkansas with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Physicians, All Other at $229,440/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

98
Jobs Over $75K

$229,440

#1: Physicians, All Other

$99,824

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

102,820

Workers in These Jobs

All 98 Jobs Paying Over $75K in Arkansas

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Physicians, All Other	$229,440	$221,690	1,910
2	Physicians, Pathologists	$219,960	$258,390	70
3	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$192,900	$175,820	240
4	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$173,310	$175,810	150
5	Dentists, General	$161,010	$168,760	870
6	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$159,310	$155,560	380
7	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$141,080	$159,760	2,190
8	Medical Dosimetrists	$133,550	$151,060	50
9	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$132,300	$139,310	1,040
10	Pharmacists	$131,510	$128,600	2,770
11	Optometrists	$129,680	$146,360	250
12	Physicists	$128,640	$133,310	100
13	Chief Executives	$126,010	$167,490	2,190
14	Pediatricians, General	$125,840	$138,600	240
15	Sales Managers	$121,820	$133,280	N/A
16	Psychiatrists	$120,530	$211,530	120
17	Marketing Managers	$118,290	$129,340	1,360
18	Natural Sciences Managers	$118,190	$135,530	250
19	Data Scientists	$115,890	$117,250	330
20	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$113,290	$123,130	3,230
21	Nurse Practitioners	$109,330	$113,410	3,300
22	Purchasing Managers	$108,850	$131,040	1,150
23	Public Relations Managers	$108,200	$143,110	270
24	Industrial Production Managers	$108,040	$119,580	2,390
25	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$105,900	$109,220	300
26	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,430	$110,950	70
27	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,670	$100,300	280
28	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,600	$120,450	100
29	Financial Managers	$101,230	$119,530	7,150
30	Training and Development Managers	$99,600	$107,190	250
31	Computer Network Architects	$99,370	$112,890	890
32	Physician Assistants	$99,220	$88,720	930
33	Agricultural Engineers	$98,580	$95,050	N/A
34	Database Architects	$98,280	$96,180	290
35	Veterinarians	$97,520	$112,550	540
36	Human Resources Managers	$97,380	$117,190	1,320
37	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$96,600	$94,000	180
38	Fashion Designers	$96,570	$94,490	170
39	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$95,520	$106,400	1,250
40	Psychologists, All Other	$95,260	$92,990	100
41	Occupational Therapists	$95,230	$92,680	1,600
42	Materials Engineers	$95,010	$95,220	90
43	Sales Engineers	$94,340	$116,240	120
44	Physical Therapists	$93,880	$92,270	2,570
45	Facilities Managers	$93,420	$99,580	700
46	Industrial Engineers	$93,220	$94,180	1,850
47	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$92,600	$91,280	440
48	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$92,460	$116,800	140
49	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$92,410	$103,250	110
50	Software Developers	$92,140	$88,130	5,650
51	Audiologists	$91,800	$88,680	140
52	Information Security Analysts	$91,480	$93,150	1,140
53	Air Traffic Controllers	$91,440	$75,950	160
54	Chemical Engineers	$91,440	$89,340	170
55	Petroleum Engineers	$91,180	$102,740	N/A
56	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$91,080	$91,530	180
57	Lawyers	$90,650	$113,860	3,360
58	Administrative Services Managers	$88,400	$103,540	1,080
59	Managers, All Other	$87,780	$102,060	5,960
60	Construction Managers	$87,590	$88,120	2,080
61	Database Administrators	$84,930	$91,160	490
62	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$84,490	$85,640	2,560
63	Power Plant Operators	$84,450	$80,960	190
64	Radiation Therapists	$84,380	$84,320	90
65	Medical and Health Services Managers	$83,680	$97,250	6,720
66	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,910	$83,110	270
67	Computer Hardware Engineers	$82,830	$84,050	110
68	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$82,830	$85,750	200
69	Chiropractors	$82,790	$110,110	180
70	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$82,450	$112,610	1,430
71	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,430	$93,740	100
72	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,340	$84,500	670
73	Transportation Inspectors	$81,160	$76,910	100
74	Commercial Pilots	$81,090	$83,890	460
75	Speech-Language Pathologists	$80,430	$84,060	2,230
76	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$80,360	$67,080	40
77	Electrical Engineers	$80,190	$81,850	1,170
78	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$79,900	$90,700	90
79	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,750	$83,530	100
80	Gas Plant Operators	$79,440	$76,790	110
81	Dental Hygienists	$78,500	$78,040	1,830
82	Civil Engineers	$78,310	$85,830	1,770
83	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,500	$76,120	50
84	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$77,270	$85,240	200
85	Project Management Specialists	$77,250	$84,160	5,990
86	Computer Systems Analysts	$77,210	$84,330	2,620
87	Financial Examiners	$77,160	$77,970	420
88	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$77,090	$77,940	1,500
89	Computer Occupations, All Other	$76,980	$76,950	660
90	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,900	$76,490	120
91	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$76,810	$75,880	170
92	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$76,660	$98,250	90
93	Podiatrists	$76,590	$123,270	N/A
94	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$76,330	$69,020	100
95	Financial and Investment Analysts	$76,190	$84,690	1,310
96	Conservation Scientists	$76,000	$77,880	150
97	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$75,620	$73,840	530
98	Logisticians	$75,360	$75,710	1,790

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Arkansas High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

15.0% of all tracked occupations in AR earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,360/year (Logisticians), while the top earner makes $229,440/year.

Arkansas ranks #49 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Arkansas?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 98 occupations in Arkansas with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 15.0% of all tracked occupations in AR.

What is the highest paying job in Arkansas?

The highest paying occupation in Arkansas is Physicians, All Other with a median salary of $229,440 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in Arkansas?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Arkansas is $75,360/year (Logisticians). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Arkansas?

The average median salary among all 98 occupations that pay over $75K in Arkansas is $99,824 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics