Physicist Salary in Arkansas
Based on 80+ workers in Arkansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AR)
$131,880
$63.404/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-11.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – $213K
80 employed in Arkansas
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,200 |
| 25th percentile | $104,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,880 |
| 75th percentile | $165,690 |
| 90th percentile | $213,030 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Arkansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,810 |
| 2023 | $128,640 |
| 2024 | $131,880 |
| Year | Arkansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,810 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $128,640 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $131,880 | $149,537 |