How much does a civil engineer make in Arkansas?
$85,020a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Arkansas. That is $40.88 an hour or $7,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.88
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,810Median: $85,020Highest 10%: $132,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 25th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $85,020 | $40.88 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.52 | |
| 90th | $132,500 | $63.68 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $100,300 |
| Memphis, TN | $96,100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $83,030 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $82,960 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $81,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 47. Wyoming | $90,590 |
| 48. Arizona | $89,660 |
| 49. West Virginia | $86,930 |
| 50. Arkansas | $85,020 |
| 51. Georgia | $84,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $40.88 ($85,020 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $85,020 against $100,800 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for civil engineer pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays civil engineers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $100,300 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.