Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Arkansas
284 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Arkansas belongs to Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary, at $22,880 per year. The highest is $180,990.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $22,880 | 90 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,490 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,870 | 3,150 | |
| 4 | Floral Designers | $23,900 | 40 | |
| 5 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $23,990 | 40 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,140 | 40 | |
| 7 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $24,300 | 90 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,720 | 170 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,730 | 110 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,930 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $180,990 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,710 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $136,750 | 190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,350 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $113,890 | 200 |
| Occupational Therapists | $111,300 | 90 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,980 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $104,010 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $101,500 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,130 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,050 | 200 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $100,020 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $98,880 | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,420 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $95,930 | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $92,260 | 90 |
| Facilities Managers | $91,170 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $89,260 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $88,100 | 120 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $87,920 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $86,070 | 310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $85,360 | — |
| Physical Therapists | $84,700 | 120 |
| Dental Hygienists | $83,640 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $82,070 | 260 |
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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