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Salaries in Arkansas by Occupation

Average pay by occupation in Arkansas: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Arkansas salary table.

Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology

Arkansas pay by occupation

OccupationHourlyYearly
Marketing Managers$71.26$148,230
Financial Managers$65.71$136,680
Data Scientists$55.92$116,320
Software Developers$52.69$109,590
Information Security Analysts$49.51$102,980
Project Management Specialists$40.80$84,850
Registered Nurses$39.19$81,520
Accountants and Auditors$37.01$76,980
Web Developers$30.38$63,190
Human Resources Specialists$30.00$62,410
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$28.71$59,710
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$27.59$57,390
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$27.02$56,210
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$26.77$55,690
Chefs and Head Cooks$25.87$53,820
Electricians$25.71$53,470
Graphic Designers$25.32$52,670
Carpenters$24.69$51,350
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$24.59$51,150
Computer User Support Specialists$24.58$51,130
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$24.35$50,640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$24.05$50,020
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$23.96$49,850
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$23.28$48,420
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$21.70$45,130
Light Truck Drivers$20.99$43,670
Firefighters$20.85$43,380
Customer Service Representatives$19.90$41,390
Office Clerks, General$18.88$39,270
Medical Assistants$18.71$38,930
Phlebotomists$18.28$38,020
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$17.66$36,730
Stockers and Order Fillers$17.09$35,550
Receptionists and Information Clerks$16.75$34,850
Nursing Assistants$16.33$33,970
Retail Salespersons$15.55$32,350

Highest-paying occupations in Arkansas

  1. Marketing Managers — $148,230 a year
  2. Financial Managers — $136,680 a year
  3. Data Scientists — $116,320 a year
  4. Software Developers — $109,590 a year
  5. Information Security Analysts — $102,980 a year

Frequently asked questions

Which occupation pays the most in Arkansas?

Marketing Managers leads, at about $148,230 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.

Where does the data come from?

Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.

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