SOC 21-1094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community Health Workers — Arkansas
Arkansas · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $44,890 a year, trailing the national median of $51,850 by 13.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $44,890 a year, trailing the national median of $51,850 by 13.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,180 and $53,620. The lowest tenth earn under $38,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $69,720.
Arkansas ranks number 47th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fort Smith records the highest median at $58,690. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 411th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $44,180 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,890 | −13.4% |
| 75th | $53,620 | +3.4% |
| 90th | $69,720 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $50,140 | −3.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $58,690 | 40 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $46,720 | 110 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $44,650 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $44,890 goes as far as $51,657 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,657US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,890 a year, 13.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,680 to $69,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $58,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community Health Workers in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $44,890, or $21.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,850, so pay in Arkansas is 13.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $69,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Smith, at $58,690 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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