SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 1 metro areas compared
In Little Rock, AR the median wage is $205,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Little Rock, AR the median wage is $205,910. That is 15.7% lower than the national median of $244,180. Pay ranges from under $124,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $390,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $161,110 to $301,870.
Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $215,820. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,010 | −49.2% |
| 25th | $161,110 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $205,910 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $301,870 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $390,000 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $240,000 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $215,820 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $205,910 goes as far as $236,951 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$205,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$236,951US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $205,910 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $124,010 to $390,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $215,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $205,910, or $98.99 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 $244,180, so pay in Little Rock, AR is 15.7% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $390,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $124,010 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 Fayetteville, at $215,820 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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