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Highest paying jobs in Arkansas after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Arkansas, dermatologist pays most: $422,060 a year, and a single filer keeps about $276,231 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arkansas tax. 2 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Arkansas paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Arkansas?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Arkansas after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Dermatologist $422,060 $276,231
2 Neurologist $317,880 $214,817
3 Orthopedic Surgeon $262,470 $181,857
4 Ophthalmologist $259,320 $179,906
5 Other Surgeon $254,940 $177,193
6 Internal Medicine Physician $233,130 $163,681
7 Other Dental Specialist $232,730 $163,434
8 Nurse Anesthetist $224,280 $158,199
9 Family Medicine Physician $215,820 $152,793
10 Pathologist $214,100 $151,590
11 General Dentist $178,930 $127,145
12 Airline Pilot $168,970 $120,705
13 General Pediatrician $160,440 $115,191
14 Purchasing Manager $156,450 $112,611
15 Engineering Manager $140,600 $102,364
16 Medical Dosimetrist $138,260 $100,851
17 Other Physician $136,880 $99,959
18 Marketing Manager $136,520 $99,726
19 Pharmacist $136,060 $99,429
20 Physicist $135,820 $99,274
21 Sales Engineer $130,760 $96,003
22 IT Manager $127,220 $93,714
23 Nurse Practitioner $125,660 $92,705
24 Health Specialties Professor $124,890 $92,208
25 Psychiatrist $124,750 $92,117

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Arkansas: Emergency Medicine Physician, Obstetrician and Gynecologist.

What does every job pay in Arkansas?

672 jobs.

Every job with a median in Arkansas: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Dermatologist $422,060 $276,231 40
Neurologist $317,880 $214,817 70
Orthopedic Surgeon $262,470 $181,857 350
Ophthalmologist $259,320 $179,906 30
Other Surgeon $254,940 $177,193 280
Internal Medicine Physician $233,130 $163,681 290
Other Dental Specialist $232,730 $163,434 40
Nurse Anesthetist $224,280 $158,199 –
Family Medicine Physician $215,820 $152,793 290
Pathologist $214,100 $151,590 130
General Dentist $178,930 $127,145 1,210
Airline Pilot $168,970 $120,705 250
General Pediatrician $160,440 $115,191 100
Purchasing Manager $156,450 $112,611 930
Engineering Manager $140,600 $102,364 1,220
Medical Dosimetrist $138,260 $100,851 30
Other Physician $136,880 $99,959 4,290
Marketing Manager $136,520 $99,726 1,860
Pharmacist $136,060 $99,429 2,900
Physicist $135,820 $99,274 60
Sales Engineer $130,760 $96,003 30
IT Manager $127,220 $93,714 3,420
Nurse Practitioner $125,660 $92,705 3,970
Health Specialties Professor $124,890 $92,208 2,080
Psychiatrist $124,750 $92,117 150
Optometrist $124,470 $91,936 320
Computer Hardware Engineer $120,290 $89,204 160
Chief Executive $119,990 $89,004 3,550
Natural Sciences Manager $119,430 $88,630 340
Physician Assistant $118,430 $87,964 850
Industrial Production Manager $118,120 $87,757 2,560
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $117,370 $87,257 210
Financial Manager $116,570 $86,724 7,120
Other Psychologist $114,340 $85,238 120
Computer Programmer $111,840 $83,572 1,050
Computer Network Architect $110,400 $82,612 910
Electronics Engineer $109,830 $82,232 150
Air Traffic Controller $109,760 $82,185 80
Data Scientist $109,390 $81,939 530
Human Resources Manager $108,580 $81,399 1,290
Sales Manager $108,330 $81,232 3,710
Veterinarian $107,710 $80,819 540
Occupational Therapist $106,360 $79,919 2,160
Statistician $105,720 $79,493 570
Chemical Engineer $105,270 $79,193 290
Software Developer $104,490 $78,673 6,050
Engineering Professor $104,210 $78,486 120
Public Relations Manager $104,170 $78,460 340
Database Architect $104,070 $78,393 360
Materials Engineer $103,900 $78,280 90
Information Security Analyst $103,490 $78,006 1,460
Aerospace Engineer $102,040 $77,040 180
Training and Development Manager $101,830 $76,900 210
Health and Safety Engineer $101,590 $76,740 130
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $101,120 $76,427 260
Gas Plant Operator $100,870 $76,260 400
Compensation and Benefits Manager $100,810 $76,220 140
Physical Therapist $99,010 $75,130 2,680
Lawyer $98,880 $75,054 3,430
Industrial Engineer $98,410 $74,791 1,710
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $97,880 $74,487 180
Power Plant Operator $97,760 $74,427 220
Audiologist $96,980 $73,955 110
Electrical Engineer $96,860 $73,875 900
Law Professor $95,630 $73,055 30
Commercial Pilot $94,410 $72,242 460
Health Services Manager $94,340 $72,195 6,440
Health Information Technologist $93,300 $71,502 –
Commercial and Industrial Designer $92,540 $70,995 230
Chemical Plant and System Operator $91,610 $70,376 240
Economist $91,560 $70,342 50
Facilities Manager $89,810 $69,176 880
Transportation and Distribution Manager $89,200 $68,769 1,440
Other Manager $87,520 $67,650 5,690
Other Computer Occupation $86,940 $67,263 1,120
Dental Hygienist $86,760 $67,143 1,740
Refinery Operator $86,580 $67,023 220
K-12 Education Administrator $86,330 $66,856 2,760
Construction Manager $86,310 $66,843 2,280
Environmental Engineer $85,280 $66,157 210
Transportation Inspector $85,130 $66,057 120
Civil Engineer $85,020 $65,983 1,870
Administrative Services Manager $84,480 $65,623 1,110
Food Scientist and Technologist $84,330 $65,523 310
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $83,670 $65,084 190
Speech-Language Pathologist $83,580 $65,024 2,430
Database Administrator $82,480 $64,290 420
Biochemist and Biophysicist $82,390 $64,230 –
Insurance Underwriter $82,130 $64,057 290
Computer Systems Analyst $81,760 $63,811 4,100
Network and Systems Administrator $81,590 $63,697 1,750
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $81,500 $63,637 640
Power Line Installer $81,450 $63,604 1,510
Other Treating Practitioner $81,330 $63,524 200
Financial and Investment Analyst $81,110 $63,377 1,390
Mechanical Engineer $80,180 $62,758 1,410
Judicial Law Clerk $80,150 $62,738 50
Personal Financial Advisor $79,420 $62,251 1,320
Radiation Therapist $78,950 $61,938 80
Occupational Therapy Assistant $78,940 $61,931 730
Registered Nurse $78,940 $61,931 29,400
Locomotive Engineer $78,930 $61,924 620
Orthotist and Prosthetist $78,850 $61,871 40
MRI Technologist $78,780 $61,824 380
Talent and Sports Agent $78,560 $61,678 30
Logistician $78,400 $61,571 2,220
College Administrator $78,240 $61,465 1,970
Architect $78,190 $61,431 720
Gambling Manager $77,860 $61,211 50
Biological Science Professor $77,670 $61,085 430
Clinical Psychologist $77,520 $60,985 370
Project Management Specialist $77,170 $60,751 5,510
Other Education Administrator $76,990 $60,631 520
Other Engineer $76,940 $60,598 820
Boilermaker $76,810 $60,511 50
Economics Professor $76,610 $60,378 40
Other Biological Scientist $76,400 $60,238 360
Other Social Scientist $76,400 $60,238 250
Chiropractor $76,290 $60,165 320
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $75,870 $59,885 4,510
Radiologist $75,600 $59,705 150
Chemist $75,570 $59,685 380
Advertising and Promotions Manager $74,880 $59,225 140
Cardiovascular Technologist $74,800 $59,172 410
Education Professor $74,500 $58,972 250
Agricultural Sciences Professor $74,340 $58,865 170
Philosophy and Religion Professor $74,100 $58,705 60
General and Operations Manager $74,050 $58,672 34,570
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $73,920 $58,585 2,660
Respiratory Therapist $73,870 $58,552 1,400
Real Estate Broker $73,800 $58,505 120
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $73,520 $58,319 40
Conservation Scientist $73,320 $58,185 230
Occupational Safety Specialist $73,130 $58,059 850
Management Analyst $72,950 $57,939 6,250
Medical Scientist $72,530 $57,659 230
Fish and Game Warden $72,200 $57,439 80
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $71,940 $57,266 –
Art Director $71,930 $57,259 240
Technical Sales Representative $71,830 $57,192 1,520
Budget Analyst $71,800 $57,172 320
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $71,460 $56,946 7,590
Credit Analyst $71,370 $56,886 300
Fundraising Manager $71,110 $56,712 150
Loan Officer $70,260 $56,146 2,610
Interior Designer $69,990 $55,966 740
Electrical Engineering Technician $69,960 $55,946 310
Forester $69,240 $55,466 130
Other Engineering Technician $68,060 $54,680 230
Geoscientist $67,880 $54,560 70
Biomedical Engineer $67,850 $54,540 30
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $67,710 $54,446 390
Instructional Coordinator $67,100 $54,040 1,300
Faller $67,060 $54,013 –
Industrial Electronics Repairer $66,980 $53,960 330
Accountant and Auditor $66,330 $53,509 7,870
Financial Risk Specialist $66,110 $53,341 150
Other Protective Service Supervisor $66,010 $53,264 300
Dietitian and Nutritionist $65,540 $52,904 650
Market Research Analyst $65,430 $52,820 6,250
Aircraft Mechanic $65,420 $52,812 720
Public Relations Specialist $65,000 $52,490 980
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $64,980 $52,475 1,800
Physics Professor $64,900 $52,413 30
Chemistry Professor $64,720 $52,275 110
Compliance Officer $64,680 $52,245 3,120
Wellhead Pumper $64,650 $52,222 90
Business Professor $64,620 $52,199 450
Physical Therapist Assistant $64,520 $52,122 1,620
Chemical Equipment Operator $64,440 $52,061 1,160
Marriage and Family Therapist $64,340 $51,984 80
School Psychologist $64,030 $51,747 440
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $63,960 $51,693 –
Farmer and Rancher $63,920 $51,662 50
Administrative Law Judge $63,660 $51,463 340
Radiologic Technologist $63,640 $51,448 2,210
Urban and Regional Planner $63,530 $51,363 80
Nursing Professor $63,090 $51,026 830
Production Supervisor $63,090 $51,026 11,000
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $63,020 $50,972 110
Foreign Language Professor $62,900 $50,880 120
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $62,790 $50,796 240
Architectural and Civil Drafter $62,420 $50,512 980
Sociology Professor $62,390 $50,489 30
Criminal Justice Professor $62,380 $50,482 60
Police Supervisor $62,290 $50,413 2,100
Health Education Specialist $62,270 $50,398 200
Industrial Engineering Technician $62,210 $50,352 330
Anthropologist and Archeologist $62,160 $50,313 60
Labor Relations Specialist $62,070 $50,244 180
Other Therapist $61,920 $50,129 460
Firefighting Supervisor $61,890 $50,106 920
High School Vocational Teacher $61,780 $50,022 1,000
Other Special Education Teacher $61,690 $49,953 70
Elevator Installer and Repairer $61,530 $49,830 60
Cost Estimator $61,470 $49,784 1,400
Control and Valve Installer $61,440 $49,761 440
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $61,280 $49,639 490
Other Business Operations Specialist $61,240 $49,608 8,200
Construction Supervisor $61,230 $49,600 6,590
Technical Writer $61,180 $49,562 150
Transportation Security Screener $61,110 $49,508 190
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $60,990 $49,416 130
Landscape Architect $60,840 $49,301 100
Telecom Line Installer $60,840 $49,301 1,690
Middle School Vocational Teacher $60,760 $49,240 90
Psychology Professor $60,730 $49,217 190
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $60,650 $49,156 360
Other Financial Specialist $60,600 $49,117 370
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $60,530 $49,064 1,190
Social Work Professor $60,470 $49,018 70
Funeral Home Manager $60,260 $48,857 230
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $60,230 $48,834 150
Mechanical Drafter $59,960 $48,627 250
Environmental Science Professor $59,910 $48,589 40
Communications Professor $59,810 $48,512 140
School and Career Counselor $59,770 $48,481 2,310
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $59,760 $48,474 6,270
Microbiologist $59,750 $48,466 140
Postal Service Mail Carrier $59,700 $48,428 3,030
Rigger $59,680 $48,412 120
High School Teacher $59,660 $48,397 12,890
Middle School Teacher $59,570 $48,328 6,140
Postal Service Clerk $59,490 $48,267 970
Network Support Specialist $59,460 $48,244 1,470
Other Science Technician $59,310 $48,129 350
Court Reporter $59,180 $48,029 130
Operations Research Analyst $59,030 $47,914 210
Brokerage Clerk $58,670 $47,638 90
Mental Health Social Worker $58,590 $47,577 1,040
Archivist $58,560 $47,554 40
Postal Mail Sorter $58,470 $47,485 570
Political Science Professor $58,350 $47,393 80
Embalmer $58,250 $47,316 90
Office Supervisor $58,100 $47,201 13,630
Stationary Engineer $58,000 $47,125 200
Fire Inspector and Investigator $57,990 $47,117 40
Gambling Services Supervisor $57,890 $47,040 110
Agricultural Engineer $57,740 $46,925 40
Financial Examiner $57,590 $46,810 540
Surgical Technologist $57,400 $46,665 1,640
Athletic Trainer $57,240 $46,542 240
Environmental Scientist $57,220 $46,527 270
High School Special Education Teacher $57,000 $46,358 1,280
Tool and Die Maker $56,840 $46,235 290
Middle School Special Education Teacher $56,830 $46,228 750
Transportation Supervisor $56,810 $46,212 5,120
Librarian $56,800 $46,205 1,490
Insurance Sales Agent $56,720 $46,143 4,580
Licensed Practical Nurse $56,620 $46,067 10,010
Other Financial Clerk $56,600 $46,051 210
English Professor $56,520 $45,990 320
CNC Programmer $56,390 $45,890 210
Millwright $56,310 $45,829 1,140
Computer Science Professor $56,180 $45,730 160
Social and Community Service Manager $56,100 $45,668 2,850
Healthcare Social Worker $55,640 $45,316 1,250
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $55,140 $44,932 440
Food Service Manager $55,120 $44,917 2,720
Wholesale Sales Representative $55,120 $44,917 12,740
Brickmason and Blockmason $55,100 $44,902 450
Human Resources Specialist $55,010 $44,833 6,230
Financial Services Sales Agent $54,660 $44,564 2,330
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $54,620 $44,534 70
Other Professor $54,620 $44,534 1,530
Detective $54,500 $44,442 560
Mathematical Science Professor $54,340 $44,319 290
Elementary Special Education Teacher $54,290 $44,281 1,430
Avionics Technician $54,160 $44,181 100
Security Supervisor $54,000 $44,059 970
Curator $53,870 $43,959 80
Rail Car Repairer $53,810 $43,913 340
Forest and Conservation Technician $53,290 $43,514 310
Machinery Maintenance Worker $53,250 $43,484 770
Blaster and Explosives Worker $53,120 $43,384 90
Event Planner $53,040 $43,323 550
Prepress Technician and Worker $52,800 $43,139 160
Construction Inspector $52,700 $43,062 800
Elementary School Teacher $52,700 $43,062 12,590
Interpreter and Translator $52,490 $42,901 220
Diesel Mechanic $52,330 $42,778 4,090
Training and Development Specialist $52,290 $42,748 3,880
Kindergarten Teacher $52,060 $42,572 1,490
Surveyor $51,800 $42,372 550
Civil Engineering Technician $51,750 $42,334 –
Other Transportation Worker $51,720 $42,311 50
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $51,670 $42,273 90
Executive Assistant $51,600 $42,219 2,070
Mental Health Counselor $51,580 $42,204 2,570
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $51,550 $42,181 32,220
Mechanical Insulation Worker $51,390 $42,058 130
Probation Officer $51,180 $41,897 850
Machinist $51,140 $41,866 2,150
Plating Machine Operator $51,140 $41,866 230
Occupational Safety Technician $50,840 $41,636 510
Property Appraiser and Assessor $50,840 $41,636 810
Services Sales Representative $50,570 $41,429 5,750
Web Developer $50,550 $41,414 400
Cargo and Freight Agent $50,500 $41,376 –
Production and Planning Clerk $50,350 $41,261 2,390
Paramedic $50,310 $41,230 1,170
CNC Machine Operator $50,280 $41,207 2,180
Fundraiser $50,190 $41,138 360
Editor $50,180 $41,131 260
Emergency Management Director $50,180 $41,131 160
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $50,150 $41,108 1,270
Vocational Instructor $50,120 $41,085 1,550
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $50,070 $41,046 920
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator $50,070 $41,046 50
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $50,010 $41,000 430
Dental Laboratory Technician $49,960 $40,962 840
Landscaping Supervisor $49,890 $40,908 1,140
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $49,770 $40,816 310
Telecom Equipment Installer $49,740 $40,793 1,320
Clinical Lab Technologist $49,670 $40,740 3,180
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $49,640 $40,717 230
Farm and Home Management Educator $49,640 $40,717 200
Surgical Assistant $49,600 $40,686 80
Correctional Officer Supervisor $49,590 $40,678 1,720
Traffic Technician $49,550 $40,648 50
Auto Body Repairer $49,310 $40,464 1,140
Other Counselor $49,310 $40,464 110
Advertising Sales Agent $49,120 $40,318 900
Clergy $49,070 $40,280 350
Electrician $49,070 $40,280 7,500
Farm Equipment Mechanic $49,030 $40,249 790
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $48,950 $40,188 620
Exercise Physiologist $48,850 $40,111 40
RV Service Technician $48,800 $40,073 190
Camera Operator $48,680 $39,981 60
Plumber $48,660 $39,965 3,370
Paper Goods Machine Operator $48,630 $39,942 2,060
Film and Video Editor $48,480 $39,827 80
Environmental Science Technician $48,390 $39,758 160
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $48,320 $39,705 2,190
Logging Equipment Operator $48,280 $39,674 1,280
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $48,120 $39,552 220
HVAC Technician $48,110 $39,544 4,960
Other Drafter $48,020 $39,475 100
Welder $47,970 $39,437 6,150
Writer and Author $47,970 $39,437 270
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $47,890 $39,375 80
History Professor $47,860 $39,352 290
Other Social Worker $47,790 $39,299 690
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator $47,770 $39,283 90
Carpenter $47,760 $39,276 4,030
Procurement Clerk $47,760 $39,276 400
Property and Real Estate Manager $47,760 $39,276 2,310
Private Detective and Investigator $47,750 $39,268 370
Police Officer $47,670 $39,207 5,710
Title Examiner $47,510 $39,084 650
Roofer $47,470 $39,053 950
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $47,420 $39,015 1,610
Motorcycle Mechanic $47,350 $38,961 180
Cutting Machine Operator $47,320 $38,938 800
Forest and Conservation Worker $47,310 $38,931 30
Geological Technician $47,250 $38,885 30
Other Extraction Worker $47,200 $38,846 70
Dispatcher $47,130 $38,793 1,780
Vending Machine Repairer $46,940 $38,647 60
Biological Technician $46,930 $38,639 420
Welding Machine Operator $46,880 $38,601 210
Food Science Technician $46,810 $38,547 140
Carpenter Helper $46,800 $38,540 100
Etcher and Engraver $46,780 $38,524 180
Agricultural Technician $46,750 $38,501 260
Drilling Machine Operator $46,730 $38,486 60
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $46,530 $38,333 220
Printing Press Operator $46,470 $38,287 1,760
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $46,380 $38,218 1,870
Surveying and Mapping Technician $46,370 $38,210 810
IT Support Specialist $46,360 $38,202 4,390
Aircraft Assembler $46,290 $38,149 780
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $46,230 $38,103 1,900
Graphic Designer $46,220 $38,095 1,390
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $46,200 $38,080 1,500
Human Resources Assistant $46,190 $38,072 720
Chef and Head Cook $46,170 $38,057 880
Surface Mining Machine Operator $46,170 $38,057 250
Earth Driller $46,160 $38,049 110
Fence Erector $46,150 $38,042 270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $46,110 $38,011 1,220
Other Plant and System Operator $46,020 $37,942 120
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $45,970 $37,904 560
Rolling Machine Operator $45,890 $37,842 420
Lodging Manager $45,870 $37,827 480
Motorboat Mechanic $45,860 $37,819 200
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $45,830 $37,796 1,350
Sheet Metal Worker $45,820 $37,789 1,230
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker $45,700 $37,697 –
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $45,650 $37,658 290
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $45,580 $37,605 3,020
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $45,510 $37,551 1,080
School Bus Driver $45,500 $37,543 4,340
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $45,490 $37,536 1,100
Metal Pourer and Caster $45,410 $37,474 90
Eligibility Interviewer $45,340 $37,421 610
Environmental Engineering Technician $45,290 $37,382 200
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $45,250 $37,352 1,580
Chemical Technician $45,230 $37,336 500
Insurance Claims Clerk $45,220 $37,329 1,500
Auto Glass Installer $45,180 $37,298 190
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $45,140 $37,267 1,970
Bailiff $45,090 $37,229 140
Food Roasting Machine Operator $45,080 $37,221 580
Credit Counselor $45,060 $37,206 50
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $44,990 $37,152 1,090
Oil and Gas Roustabout $44,960 $37,129 120
Community Health Worker $44,890 $37,076 –
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $44,820 $37,022 –
Metal Molding Machine Operator $44,790 $36,999 2,520
Other Religious Worker $44,760 $36,976 100
Glazier $44,700 $36,930 480
Forensic Science Technician $44,670 $36,907 100
Other Legal Support Worker $44,670 $36,907 290
Mixing Machine Operator $44,650 $36,892 1,100
Quality Control Inspector $44,570 $36,830 5,880
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $44,550 $36,815 240
Construction Equipment Operator $44,520 $36,792 5,800
Other Designer $44,470 $36,754 40
Milling Machine Operator $44,440 $36,731 160
Water Treatment Plant Operator $44,320 $36,639 2,010
Auto Mechanic $44,160 $36,516 7,310
Other Information and Record Clerk $44,160 $36,516 950
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $44,080 $36,455 1,570
Paving Equipment Operator $44,010 $36,401 490
Audio and Video Technician $43,910 $36,325 150
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $43,780 $36,225 10,850
Insulation Worker $43,730 $36,187 350
Upholsterer $43,660 $36,133 210
Furnace and Kiln Operator $43,560 $36,056 150
General Maintenance Worker $43,400 $35,934 12,410
Child and Family Social Worker $43,330 $35,880 1,150
Forest Fire Inspector $43,310 $35,865 140
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $43,240 $35,811 230
Word Processor and Typist $43,010 $35,635 40
Dispensing Optician $42,880 $35,535 690
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $42,840 $35,504 12,510
Dental Assistant $42,830 $35,497 2,950
Other Health Technician $42,820 $35,489 1,100
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $42,670 $35,374 120
Recreational Therapist $42,670 $35,374 70
Log Grader and Scaler $42,340 $35,121 190
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $42,200 $35,014 60
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $42,140 $34,968 1,390
Agricultural Inspector $42,060 $34,907 410
Reservation and Ticket Agent $42,040 $34,891 430
Other Teacher $41,940 $34,815 510
Broadcast Technician $41,870 $34,761 220
Order Clerk $41,760 $34,677 290
Medical Records Specialist $41,740 $34,661 1,920
Separating Machine Operator $41,720 $34,646 500
Crane and Tower Operator $41,600 $34,554 880
Vehicle Electronics Installer $41,510 $34,485 80
Legal Secretary $41,410 $34,408 610
Museum Technician and Conservator $41,280 $34,309 110
Structural Metal Fabricator $41,260 $34,293 640
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $41,040 $34,125 200
Other Social Service Specialist $40,840 $33,971 450
Floor Layer $40,750 $33,902 210
Semiconductor Processing Technician $40,610 $33,795 40
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $40,570 $33,764 180
Actor $40,539 $33,741 70
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $40,500 $33,711 7,650
Food Cooking Machine Operator $40,480 $33,695 330
Correctional Officer $40,330 $33,580 4,460
Painting and Coating Worker $40,310 $33,565 50
Construction Painter $40,090 $33,397 890
Massage Therapist $39,990 $33,320 430
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $39,920 $33,266 490
Driver/Sales Worker $39,820 $33,190 3,170
Mason Helper $39,810 $33,182 90
Firefighter $39,690 $33,090 2,480
Grinding Machine Operator $39,590 $33,013 340
Electrician Helper $39,510 $32,952 300
Medical Appliance Technician $39,450 $32,906 60
Personal Service Supervisor $39,420 $32,883 960
Animal Trainer $39,400 $32,868 110
Other Education Worker $39,380 $32,852 260
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $39,320 $32,806 360
Furniture Finisher $39,140 $32,668 30
Bill and Account Collector $39,110 $32,645 850
Lathe Operator $39,060 $32,607 190
Food Batchmaker $38,990 $32,553 2,120
Rail Yard Engineer $38,980 $32,546 70
Tile and Stone Setter $38,980 $32,546 160
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $38,960 $32,530 140
Medical Equipment Repairer $38,950 $32,523 510
Coach and Scout $38,930 $32,507 2,070
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $38,910 $32,492 520
Producer and Director $38,820 $32,423 700
Billing and Posting Clerk $38,780 $32,392 4,390
Set and Exhibit Designer $38,700 $32,331 50
Home Appliance Repairer $38,680 $32,316 230
Pharmacy Technician $38,680 $32,316 4,560
Other Office Support Worker $38,530 $32,201 1,450
File Clerk $38,470 $32,155 310
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $38,410 $32,109 160
Veterinary Technician $38,360 $32,070 320
Septic Tank Servicer $38,330 $32,047 –
Residential Advisor $38,300 $32,025 910
Aircraft Service Attendant $38,290 $32,017 110
Mechanical Door Repairer $38,290 $32,017 230
Public Safety Telecommunicator $38,240 $31,979 1,460
Real Estate Sales Agent $38,180 $31,933 1,640
Forging Machine Operator $38,120 $31,887 140
Medical Equipment Preparer $38,100 $31,871 320
Freezing Equipment Operator $38,090 $31,864 270
Other Healthcare Support Worker $38,040 $31,825 790
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $37,980 $31,779 9,030
Mail Clerk $37,940 $31,749 330
Pesticide Applicator $37,860 $31,687 490
Customer Service Representative $37,840 $31,672 20,680
Other Food Processing Worker $37,840 $31,672 1,770
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $37,800 $31,641 2,140
Medical Assistant $37,760 $31,611 5,150
Packaging Machine Operator $37,740 $31,595 4,630
Pest Control Worker $37,710 $31,572 1,030
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $37,700 $31,565 70
Plumber Helper $37,670 $31,542 330
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $37,660 $31,534 610
Pipelayer $37,650 $31,526 430
Administrative Assistant $37,630 $31,511 8,590
Construction Laborer $37,630 $31,511 10,650
Small Engine Mechanic $37,610 $31,496 390
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $37,590 $31,480 200
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $37,520 $31,427 570
Housekeeping Supervisor $37,500 $31,411 1,490
Cleaning Equipment Operator $37,490 $31,404 90
Other Social Sciences Professor $37,490 $31,404 80
News Reporter and Journalist $37,450 $31,373 260
Phlebotomist $37,450 $31,373 1,100
Other Construction Helper $37,440 $31,365 160
Carpet Installer $37,390 $31,327 50
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $37,340 $31,289 540
Utilities Meter Reader $37,340 $31,289 230
Interviewer $37,150 $31,143 2,990
Light Truck Driver $37,080 $31,089 9,340
Courier and Messenger $37,070 $31,082 300
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $37,060 $31,074 170
General Office Clerk $37,050 $31,066 29,940
Medical Secretary $37,000 $31,028 2,190
Miscellaneous Assembler $36,990 $31,020 12,460
Court and Municipal Clerk $36,960 $30,997 2,090
Retail Sales Supervisor $36,950 $30,990 11,050
Conveyor Operator $36,940 $30,982 300
Pharmacy Aide $36,860 $30,921 120
Woodworking Machine Operator $36,850 $30,913 760
Recreation Supervisor $36,830 $30,898 540
Social and Human Service Assistant $36,770 $30,852 3,530
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $36,740 $30,829 1,240
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $36,630 $30,744 440
Travel Agent $36,600 $30,721 180
Office Machine Operator $36,520 $30,660 190
Skincare Specialist $36,520 $30,660 340
Psychiatric Aide $36,270 $30,469 490
Emergency Medical Technician $36,230 $30,438 1,120
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $36,230 $30,438 1,670
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $36,160 $30,384 300
Mortician and Funeral Director $36,120 $30,354 360
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $36,090 $30,331 140
Other Production Worker $36,030 $30,285 3,800
Jeweler $35,950 $30,223 270
Roofer Helper $35,950 $30,223 110
Psychiatric Technician $35,930 $30,208 1,900
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $35,920 $30,200 21,430
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $35,770 $30,085 6,610
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $35,770 $30,085 100
Security Guard $35,770 $30,085 6,390
Highway Maintenance Worker $35,740 $30,062 860
Teller $35,710 $30,039 4,250
New Accounts Clerk $35,680 $30,016 730
Other Material Moving Worker $35,650 $29,993 80
Refuse and Recycling Collector $35,640 $29,986 1,600
Sewing Machine Operator $35,630 $29,978 860
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $35,620 $29,970 190
Preschool Special Education Teacher $35,580 $29,940 510
Production Helper $35,540 $29,909 6,760
Parts Salesperson $35,320 $29,740 3,330
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $35,310 $29,733 1,650
Switchboard Operator $35,290 $29,717 260
Rehabilitation Counselor $35,210 $29,656 600
Medical Transcriptionist $35,100 $29,572 280
Tax Preparer $35,040 $29,526 550
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $34,970 $29,472 5,140
Counter and Rental Clerk $34,940 $29,449 3,560
Receptionist and Information Clerk $34,840 $29,372 10,870
Automotive Service Attendant $34,750 $29,303 870
Stocker and Order Filler $34,700 $29,265 28,350
Veterinary Assistant $34,570 $29,165 1,460
Tire Repairer and Changer $34,450 $29,073 1,240
Nursing Assistant $34,430 $29,058 17,260
Animal Control Worker $34,410 $29,043 180
Butcher and Meat Cutter $34,380 $29,020 1,290
Tour and Travel Guide $34,290 $28,951 160
Preschool Teacher $34,190 $28,874 3,270
Hand Packer and Packager $33,930 $28,675 3,050
Religious Education Director $33,920 $28,667 140
Data Entry Keyer $33,860 $28,621 1,000
Food Service Supervisor $33,800 $28,575 11,200
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $33,800 $28,575 150
Other Textile Worker $33,710 $28,506 110
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $33,640 $28,453 180
Maintenance and Repair Helper $33,630 $28,445 1,140
Other Agricultural Worker $33,490 $28,338 220
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $32,970 $27,939 390
Photographer $32,810 $27,816 240
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $32,720 $27,747 70
Fine Artist $32,340 $27,456 40
Other Media Worker $32,280 $27,410 40
Agricultural Equipment Operator $32,060 $27,242 350
Dietetic Technician $31,900 $27,119 210
Other Food Service Worker $31,660 $26,935 430
Funeral Attendant $31,630 $26,912 140
Orderly $31,540 $26,843 170
Concierge $31,340 $26,690 90
Other Protective Service Worker $31,270 $26,636 560
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $31,200 $26,582 60
Other Personal Care Worker $31,200 $26,582 120
Library Assistant $31,100 $26,506 390
Tailor and Dressmaker $30,990 $26,421 80
Crossing Guard and Flagger $30,830 $26,299 –
Tutor $30,830 $26,299 720
Self-Enrichment Teacher $30,810 $26,283 900
Other Cook $30,780 $26,260 90
Short Order Cook $30,510 $26,053 160
Baker $30,380 $25,954 2,400
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $30,240 $25,847 6,530
Animal Caretaker $30,230 $25,839 2,040
Restaurant Cook $30,180 $25,801 11,270
Parking Enforcement Worker $30,100 $25,739 50
Floral Designer $29,910 $25,604 420
Parking Attendant $29,890 $25,588 310
Garment Presser $29,880 $25,581 470
Janitor $29,750 $25,491 19,490
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $29,740 $25,483 1,910
Physical Therapist Aide $29,450 $25,276 160
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $29,340 $25,197 460
Retail Salesperson $29,270 $25,148 35,510
Substitute Teacher $29,230 $25,117 2,560
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $29,140 $25,053 40
Telemarketer $29,060 $24,997 840
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $28,830 $24,826 1,410
Teaching Assistant $28,790 $24,795 11,270
Library Technician $28,570 $24,626 390
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $28,460 $24,540 1,640
Childcare Worker $28,450 $24,532 5,400
Gambling Dealer $28,380 $24,477 360
Hotel Desk Clerk $28,300 $24,414 2,420
School Bus Monitor $28,260 $24,382 780
Usher and Ticket Taker $28,050 $24,216 340
Maid and Housekeeper $27,960 $24,145 6,930
Recreation Worker $27,770 $23,995 1,740
Fast Food Cook $27,710 $23,948 7,860
Manicurist and Pedicurist $27,690 $23,932 230
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $27,670 $23,916 2,160
Cashier $27,670 $23,916 28,270
Food Preparation Worker $27,660 $23,909 5,500
Home Health Aide $27,660 $23,909 19,840
Nonrestaurant Food Server $27,600 $23,861 3,540
Dishwasher $27,540 $23,814 2,630
Locker Room Attendant $27,180 $23,530 50
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $27,000 $23,387 530
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $26,850 $23,269 2,250
Restaurant Host and Hostess $26,760 $23,198 3,110
Other Sales and Related Worker $26,490 $22,985 –
Fast Food and Counter Worker $26,250 $22,795 35,660
Barber $25,640 $22,314 170
Bartender $25,090 $21,880 3,020
Waiter and Waitress $24,680 $21,556 17,880
Sailor and Marine Oiler $23,960 $20,987 70
Graduate Teaching Assistant $23,140 $20,340 2,600

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Arkansas median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Arkansas paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Arkansas

What is the highest-paying job in Arkansas?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 2 jobs in Arkansas, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, dermatologist pays most: $422,060, or $276,231 after tax.

What is the most common job in Arkansas?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 35,660 people in Arkansas, with a median of $26,250.

How much do you take home on the median Arkansas salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Arkansas is $43,630 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $36,110 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arkansas tax.

Which job pays more in Arkansas than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Arkansas, health specialties professor pays furthest above its US median: $124,890 here, 16% more than the national $107,310.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Arkansas. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.