How much does a chemist make in Arkansas?
$75,570a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Arkansas. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $75,570Highest 10%: $131,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $131,600 | $63.28 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $76,980 |
| Little Rock, AR | $57,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
| 49. South Dakota | $67,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $36.33 ($75,570 a year).
Do chemists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $75,570 against $91,240 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for chemist pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays chemists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $76,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.