SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Arkansas
Arkansas · 1 metro areas compared
At $72,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, 29.9% beneath the national figure of $103,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, 29.9% beneath the national figure of $103,410. Pay ranges from under $63,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $183,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,200 to $94,590.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Arkansas ranks number 41st out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $82,720. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 138th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,050 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $64,200 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $72,530 | −29.9% |
| 75th | $94,590 | −8.5% |
| 90th | $183,430 | +77.4% |
| Mean | $90,290 | −12.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $82,720 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $72,530 goes as far as $83,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,530 a year, 29.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,050 to $183,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $82,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $72,530, or $34.87 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 $103,410, so pay in Arkansas is 29.9% 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 $183,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,050 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 Little Rock, at $82,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 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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