SOC 41-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales and Related Workers, All Other — Arkansas
Arkansas · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Arkansas is $26,490 a year, 45.1% under the national median of $48,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Arkansas is $26,490 a year, 45.1% under the national median of $48,280 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $25,250 and $43,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,960 and the ninetieth at $69,430.
Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 48th by median wage. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $33,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 667th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | −48.3% |
| 25th | $25,250 | −47.7% |
| Median (50th) | $26,490 | −45.1% |
| 75th | $43,430 | −10.0% |
| 90th | $69,430 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $43,250 | −10.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $33,510 | — | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $27,210 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $26,490 goes as far as $30,483 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,483US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,490 a year, 45.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,960 to $69,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 48th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $33,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $26,490, or $12.74 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 $48,280, so pay in Arkansas is 45.1% 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 Arkansas earns more than $69,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,960 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 $33,510 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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