Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arkansas
Based on 1K+ workers in Arkansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AR)
$78,570
$37.774/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-23.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $122K
1K employed in Arkansas
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,970 |
| 25th percentile | $65,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,570 |
| 75th percentile | $100,860 |
| 90th percentile | $122,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Arkansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,570 |
| 2023 | $74,840 |
| 2024 | $78,570 |
| Year | Arkansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,570 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $74,840 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $78,570 | $102,901 |