How much does a child make in Arkansas?
$43,330a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Arkansas. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $43,330Highest 10%: $59,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $56,090 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,990 |
| Texarkana, TX | $46,900 |
| Little Rock, AR | $44,610 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,740 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $42,990 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $42,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 48. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 49. Mississippi | $46,530 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $43,950 |
| 51. Arkansas | $43,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.83 ($43,330 a year).
Do childs make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $43,330 against $59,550 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for child pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays childs the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $56,090 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.