SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — East Arkansas
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay in East Arkansas, AR is $48,680 a year, 30.0% under the national median of $69,500 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in East Arkansas, AR is $48,680 a year, 30.0% under the national median of $69,500 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $43,150 and $60,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,210 and the ninetieth at $79,540.
The area has 540 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 89th of 238 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | −46.5% |
| 25th | $43,150 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,680 | −30.0% |
| 75th | $60,100 | −13.5% |
| 90th | $79,540 | +14.4% |
| Mean | $54,270 | −21.9% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $63,620 | 3,310 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $58,720 | 4,240 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $57,130 | 960 | |
| 4 | Hot Springs | $52,790 | 400 | |
| 5 | Jonesboro | $51,790 | 560 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $48,680 goes as far as $56,018 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,018US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,680 a year, 30.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,210 to $79,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $63,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in East Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $48,680, or $23.41 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 $69,500, so pay in East Arkansas, AR is 30.0% 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 East Arkansas, AR earns more than $79,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,210 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 $63,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in East Arkansas, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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