SOC 27-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — Arkansas
Arkansas
Median pay in Arkansas is $32,280 a year, 56.2% under the national median of $73,620 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Arkansas is $32,280 a year, 56.2% under the national median of $73,620 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $23,670 and $46,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,670 and the ninetieth at $51,960.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 35th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 611th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,670 | −67.8% |
| 25th | $23,670 | −67.8% |
| Median (50th) | $32,280 | −56.2% |
| 75th | $46,870 | −36.3% |
| 90th | $51,960 | −29.4% |
| Mean | $36,200 | −50.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $32,280 goes as far as $37,146 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,146US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,280 a year, 56.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,670 to $51,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $32,280, or $15.52 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 $73,620, so pay in Arkansas is 56.2% 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 $51,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,670 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. 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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