SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — North Arkansas
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Arkansas, AR is $28,990 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Arkansas, AR is $28,990 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 18.1%. Half of workers earn between $26,240 and $35,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,560 and the ninetieth at $41,150.
The area has 3,600 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 30.2 of every thousand jobs. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 302nd of 336 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,560 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $26,240 | −25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $28,990 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $35,480 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $41,150 | +16.2% |
| Mean | $32,140 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $30,300 | 7,940 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $29,150 | 10,620 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $28,960 | 1,940 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $28,350 | 2,880 | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $27,890 | 1,620 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $28,990 goes as far as $33,360 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,360US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,990 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,560 to $41,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $30,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in North Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $28,990, or $13.94 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 $35,410, so pay in North Arkansas, AR is 18.1% 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 North Arkansas, AR earns more than $41,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,560 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 $30,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,600 jobs in this occupation in North 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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