Social Worker Salary in Arkansas
Based on 930+ workers in Arkansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AR)
$49,820
$23.952/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-12.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$34K – $76K
930 employed in Arkansas
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,300 |
| 25th percentile | $45,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,820 |
| 75th percentile | $64,250 |
| 90th percentile | $76,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Arkansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,010 |
| 2023 | $45,910 |
| 2024 | $49,820 |
| Year | Arkansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,010 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,910 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $49,820 | $56,931 |