Highest-Paying Jobs in Arkansas (2025)
Ranking 141 occupations by median salary in Arkansas · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (AR)
$79,767
-21.6% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
639K+
workers tracked in Arkansas
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Arkansas
Occupations in Arkansas ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | $254,940 | -32.5% | 280 |
| 2 | Internal Medicine Physician | $233,130 | -10.4% | 290 |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetist | $224,280 | -8.6% | — |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physician | $215,820 | -16.3% | 290 |
| 5 | Dentist | $178,930 | +1.8% | 1K |
| 6 | Airline Pilot | $168,970 | -21.2% | 250 |
| 7 | Pediatrician | $160,440 | -25.6% | 100 |
| 8 | Purchasing Manager | $156,450 | +11.9% | 930 |
| 9 | Engineering Manager | $140,600 | -15.3% | 1K |
| 10 | Marketing Manager | $136,520 | -6.8% | 2K |
| 11 | Pharmacist | $136,060 | -4.8% | 3K |
| 12 | Physicist | $135,820 | -11.7% | 60 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $127,220 | -21.9% | 3K |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioner | $125,660 | -6.1% | 4K |
| 15 | Psychiatrist | $124,750 | -51.6% | 150 |
| 16 | Optometrist | $124,470 | -8.6% | 320 |
| 17 | Computer Hardware Engineer | $120,290 | -7.6% | 160 |
| 18 | Chief Executive Officer | $119,990 | -43.6% | 4K |
| 19 | Physician Assistant | $118,430 | -13.0% | 850 |
| 20 | Industrial Production Manager | $118,120 | -5.1% | 3K |
| 21 | Financial Manager | $116,570 | -22.7% | 7K |
| 22 | Computer Programmer | $111,840 | +16.5% | 1K |
| 23 | Computer Network Architect | $110,400 | -12.7% | 910 |
| 24 | Data Scientist | $109,390 | +2.0% | 530 |
| 25 | Human Resources Manager | $108,580 | -21.6% | 1K |
Healthcare
Surgeon
280 employed
$254,940
-32.5% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
290 employed
$233,130
-10.4% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
$224,280
-8.6% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
290 employed
$215,820
-16.3% vs national
Dentist
1K employed
$178,930
+1.8% vs national
Pediatrician
100 employed
$160,440
-25.6% vs national
Pharmacist
3K employed
$136,060
-4.8% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
4K employed
$125,660
-6.1% vs national
Psychiatrist
150 employed
$124,750
-51.6% vs national
Optometrist
320 employed
$124,470
-8.6% vs national
Physician Assistant
850 employed
$118,430
-13.0% vs national
Veterinarian
540 employed
$107,710
-13.8% vs national
Occupational Therapist
2K employed
$106,360
+7.7% vs national
Physical Therapist
3K employed
$99,010
-2.6% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
6K employed
$94,340
-21.6% vs national
Dental Hygienist
2K employed
$86,760
-10.4% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
2K employed
$83,580
-8.5% vs national
Registered Nurse
29K employed
$78,940
-16.1% vs national
Radiologist
150 employed
$75,600
-79.9% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
1K employed
$73,870
-11.9% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
650 employed
$65,540
-10.8% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
2K employed
$63,640
-21.7% vs national
Social Worker
1K employed
$58,590
+2.5% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
10K employed
$56,620
-15.2% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
3K employed
$51,580
-13.1% vs national
Dental Assistant
3K employed
$42,830
-12.8% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
5K employed
$38,680
-14.8% vs national
Medical Assistant
5K employed
$37,760
-15.3% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
600 employed
$35,210
-26.9% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
17K employed
$34,430
-17.7% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
20K employed
$27,660
-20.8% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
250 employed
$168,970
-21.2% vs national
Construction Supervisor
7K employed
$61,230
-26.2% vs national
Electrician
8K employed
$49,070
-29.2% vs national
Plumber
3K employed
$48,660
-29.0% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
7K employed
$44,160
-15.4% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
12K employed
$43,400
-14.3% vs national
Construction Laborer
11K employed
$37,630
-23.7% vs national
Management
Purchasing Manager
930 employed
$156,450
+11.9% vs national
Marketing Manager
2K employed
$136,520
-6.8% vs national
Chief Executive Officer
4K employed
$119,990
-43.6% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
3K employed
$118,120
-5.1% vs national
Human Resources Manager
1K employed
$108,580
-21.6% vs national
Sales Manager
4K employed
$108,330
-22.3% vs national
Public Relations Manager
340 employed
$104,170
-19.5% vs national
Training and Development Manager
210 employed
$101,830
-18.4% vs national
Construction Manager
2K employed
$86,310
-24.5% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
1K employed
$84,480
-25.5% vs national
Project Management Specialist
6K employed
$77,170
-21.8% vs national
General and Operations Manager
35K employed
$74,050
-31.5% vs national
Management Analyst
6K employed
$72,950
-25.4% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
6K employed
$55,010
-24.3% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
2K employed
$47,760
-30.2% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
1K employed
$140,600
-15.3% vs national
Chemical Engineer
290 employed
$105,270
-9.0% vs national
Materials Engineer
90 employed
$103,900
-4.6% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
180 employed
$102,040
-21.6% vs national
Industrial Engineer
2K employed
$98,410
-7.6% vs national
Electrical Engineer
900 employed
$96,860
-15.4% vs national
Environmental Engineer
210 employed
$85,280
-18.1% vs national
Civil Engineer
2K employed
$85,020
-14.3% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
1K employed
$80,180
-23.9% vs national
Biomedical Engineer
30 employed
$67,850
-34.4% vs national
Science
Physicist
60 employed
$135,820
-11.7% vs national
Biochemist and Biophysicist
$82,390
-16.9% vs national
Psychologist
370 employed
$77,520
-20.2% vs national
Chemist
380 employed
$75,570
-17.9% vs national
Medical Scientist
230 employed
$72,530
-21.4% vs national
Geoscientist
70 employed
$67,880
-25.1% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
80 employed
$63,530
-24.2% vs national
Environmental Scientist
270 employed
$57,220
-28.5% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
3K employed
$127,220
-21.9% vs national
Computer Hardware Engineer
160 employed
$120,290
-7.6% vs national
Computer Programmer
1K employed
$111,840
+16.5% vs national
Computer Network Architect
910 employed
$110,400
-12.7% vs national
Data Scientist
530 employed
$109,390
+2.0% vs national
Statistician
570 employed
$105,720
+7.2% vs national
Software Developer
6K employed
$104,490
-18.0% vs national
Database Administrator
360 employed
$104,070
-21.5% vs national
Information Security Analyst
1K employed
$103,490
-11.5% vs national
Software Engineer
1K employed
$86,940
-18.5% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
4K employed
$81,760
-21.5% vs national
Network Administrator
2K employed
$81,590
-12.9% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
1K employed
$59,460
-18.9% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
210 employed
$59,030
-33.9% vs national
Web Developer
400 employed
$50,550
-41.4% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
4K employed
$46,360
-23.7% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
7K employed
$116,570
-22.7% vs national
Economist
50 employed
$91,560
-17.7% vs national
Financial Analyst
1K employed
$81,110
-16.5% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
1K employed
$79,420
-19.8% vs national
Budget Analyst
320 employed
$71,800
-18.7% vs national
Credit Analyst
300 employed
$71,370
-12.6% vs national
Loan Officer
3K employed
$70,260
-8.0% vs national
Accountant
8K employed
$66,330
-19.7% vs national
Compliance Officer
3K employed
$64,680
-18.1% vs national
Tax Examiner
370 employed
$60,600
-24.7% vs national
Financial Examiner
540 employed
$57,590
-35.5% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
5K employed
$56,720
-10.7% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
2K employed
$54,660
-24.7% vs national
Legal
Creative
Commercial and Industrial Designer
230 employed
$92,540
+13.1% vs national
Art Director
240 employed
$71,930
-24.2% vs national
Interior Designer
740 employed
$69,990
+6.2% vs national
Graphic Designer
1K employed
$46,220
-23.7% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
150 employed
$43,910
-19.1% vs national
Producer and Director
700 employed
$38,820
-45.1% vs national
Business & Operations
Logistician
2K employed
$78,400
-6.0% vs national
Purchasing Agent
5K employed
$75,870
-1.3% vs national
Real Estate Broker
120 employed
$73,800
+5.3% vs national
Market Research Analyst
6K employed
$65,430
-10.2% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
980 employed
$65,000
-6.4% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
4K employed
$52,290
-23.8% vs national
Editor
260 employed
$50,180
-24.7% vs national
Writer and Author
270 employed
$47,970
-32.2% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
2K employed
$38,180
-35.3% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
1K employed
$67,100
-12.0% vs national
School Counselor
2K employed
$59,770
-8.0% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
13K employed
$59,660
-15.3% vs national
Middle School Teacher
6K employed
$59,570
-13.1% vs national
Librarian
1K employed
$56,800
-15.8% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
13K employed
$52,700
-22.7% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
1K employed
$52,060
-18.9% vs national
Tutor
900 employed
$30,810
-30.9% vs national