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111 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Arkansas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 111 occupations in Arkansas with a median salary above $75K 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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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

111
Jobs Over $75K

$422,060

#1: Dermatologists

$111,877

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

148,660

Workers in These Jobs

All 111 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	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
54	Physical Therapists	$99,010	$98,120	2,680
55	Lawyers	$98,880	$131,680	3,430
56	Industrial Engineers	$98,410	$102,090	1,710
57	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$97,880	$98,990	180
58	Power Plant Operators	$97,760	$90,450	220
59	Audiologists	$96,980	$101,580	110
60	Electrical Engineers	$96,860	$99,960	900
61	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,630	$101,510	30
62	Commercial Pilots	$94,410	$95,380	460
63	Medical and Health Services Managers	$94,340	$101,500	6,440
64	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$93,300	$84,750	N/A
65	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$92,540	$100,450	230
66	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$91,610	$85,470	240
67	Economists	$91,560	$94,330	50
68	Facilities Managers	$89,810	$102,290	880
69	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$89,200	$108,830	1,440
70	Dental Hygienists	$86,760	$85,660	1,740
71	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$86,580	$80,110	220
72	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$86,330	$90,510	2,760
73	Construction Managers	$86,310	$88,920	2,280
74	Environmental Engineers	$85,280	$90,550	210
75	Transportation Inspectors	$85,130	$80,870	120
76	Civil Engineers	$85,020	$89,500	1,870
77	Administrative Services Managers	$84,480	$95,580	1,110
78	Food Scientists and Technologists	$84,330	$98,310	310
79	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$83,670	$83,160	190
80	Speech-Language Pathologists	$83,580	$90,490	2,430
81	Database Administrators	$82,480	$90,420	420
82	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$82,390	$98,290	N/A
83	Insurance Underwriters	$82,130	$86,390	290
84	Computer Systems Analysts	$81,760	$85,030	4,100
85	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$81,590	$87,020	1,750
86	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$81,500	$83,360	640
87	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$81,450	$83,100	1,510
88	Financial and Investment Analysts	$81,110	$90,430	1,390
89	Mechanical Engineers	$80,180	$88,340	1,410
90	Judicial Law Clerks	$80,150	$87,120	50
91	Personal Financial Advisors	$79,420	$113,140	1,320
92	Radiation Therapists	$78,950	$90,030	80
93	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$78,940	$76,900	730
94	Registered Nurses	$78,940	$81,520	29,400
95	Locomotive Engineers	$78,930	$75,780	620
96	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$78,850	$72,770	40
97	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$78,780	$78,540	380
98	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$78,560	$107,330	30
99	Logisticians	$78,400	$86,250	2,220
100	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$78,240	$102,280	1,970
101	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$78,190	$83,980	720
102	Gambling Managers	$77,860	$93,270	50
103	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,670	$81,870	430
104	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$77,520	$82,100	370
105	Project Management Specialists	$77,170	$84,850	5,510
106	Boilermakers	$76,810	$86,660	50
107	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,610	$90,010	40
108	Chiropractors	$76,290	$76,900	320
109	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$75,870	$86,180	4,510
110	Radiologists	$75,600	$140,990	150
111	Chemists	$75,570	$86,800	380

Arkansas High-Salary Insights

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

18.0% of all tracked occupations in AR earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,570/year (Chemists), while the top earner makes $422,060/year.

Arkansas ranks #51 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 2025 BLS data, there are 111 occupations in Arkansas with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 18.0% 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 $75K+ list in Arkansas?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Arkansas is $75,570/year (Chemists). 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 111 occupations that pay over $75K in Arkansas is $111,877 per year (2025 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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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics