May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Arkansas
Arkansas
673 occupations
Across 673 occupations with published wages in Arkansas, dermatologists record the highest median at $422,060 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Arkansas
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $422,060 | 40 | |
| 2 | Neurologists | $317,880 | 70 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $262,470 | 350 | |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $259,320 | 30 | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $254,940 | 280 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 160 | |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $233,130 | 290 | |
| 9 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $232,730 | 40 | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $224,280 | — | |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,820 | 290 | |
| 12 | Physicians, Pathologists | $214,100 | 130 | |
| 13 | Dentists, General | $178,930 | 1,210 | |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $168,970 | 250 | |
| 15 | Pediatricians, General | $160,440 | 100 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $156,450 | 930 | |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,600 | 1,220 | |
| 18 | Medical Dosimetrists | $138,260 | 30 | |
| 19 | Physicians, All Other | $136,880 | 4,290 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $136,520 | 1,860 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $136,060 | 2,900 | |
| 22 | Physicists | $135,820 | 60 | |
| 23 | Sales Engineers | $130,760 | 30 | |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,220 | 3,420 | |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,660 | 3,970 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,660 | $26,250 |
| Retail Salespersons | 35,510 | $29,270 |
| General and Operations Managers | 34,570 | $74,050 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 32,220 | $51,550 |
| Office Clerks, General | 29,940 | $37,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 29,400 | $78,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 28,350 | $34,700 |
| Cashiers | 28,270 | $27,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 21,430 | $35,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,680 | $37,840 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,140 | 2,600 |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | $23,960 | 70 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,680 | 17,880 |
| Bartenders | $25,090 | 3,020 |
| Barbers | $25,640 | 170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,250 | 35,660 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $26,490 | — |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,760 | 3,110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,850 | 2,250 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,000 | 530 |
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.