Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Arkansas
349 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Arkansas belongs to Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary, at $23,400 per year. The highest is $244,510.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,400 | 130 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,490 | 950 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $23,570 | 170 | |
| 4 | Self-Enrichment Teachers | $23,670 | 40 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,710 | 3,150 | |
| 6 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $23,990 | 50 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,180 | 60 | |
| 8 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $24,180 | 70 | |
| 9 | School Bus Monitors | $24,960 | 80 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $25,580 | 500 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $244,510 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $181,570 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,600 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $136,240 | 220 |
| Microbiologists | $129,960 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,070 | 250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $126,440 | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,250 | 390 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,540 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,430 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $117,260 | 130 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $115,210 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $112,830 | 270 |
| Occupational Therapists | $111,310 | 130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $106,960 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $104,890 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $103,720 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $103,580 | 150 |
| Chemical Engineers | $103,420 | 160 |
| Veterinarians | $102,900 | 30 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,580 | 150 |
| Power Plant Operators | $99,570 | 70 |
| Chemists | $97,470 | 150 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $96,560 | 30 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $96,100 | 100 |
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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