Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in East Arkansas
238 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in East Arkansas belongs to Bartenders, at $23,350 per year. The highest is $258,940.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $23,350 | 70 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,480 | 710 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,910 | 70 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,920 | 1,830 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,480 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,720 | 40 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $25,950 | 1,850 | |
| 8 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,250 | 170 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,380 | 380 | |
| 10 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,480 | 1,230 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $258,940 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $201,390 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $133,050 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,470 | 170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $116,120 | 40 |
| Occupational Therapists | $107,650 | 60 |
| Materials Engineers | $104,700 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $104,500 | 200 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,320 | 190 |
| Sales Managers | $99,170 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $96,270 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $95,580 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $95,190 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $90,990 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $90,810 | 60 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $87,510 | 30 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $86,720 | 110 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $86,680 | 40 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $86,260 | 40 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $84,990 | 80 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $84,470 | 260 |
| Dental Hygienists | $82,060 | 110 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $81,720 | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $80,510 | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $80,420 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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