How much does a compensation make in Arkansas?
$61,280a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Arkansas. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,830Median: $61,280Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,830 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.34 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $83,480 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,630 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $58,450 |
| Little Rock, AR | $53,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 43. Idaho | $63,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $63,450 |
| 45. Louisiana | $62,700 |
| 46. Arkansas | $61,280 |
| 47. Alabama | $57,710 |
| 48. Utah | $52,090 |
| 49. Mississippi | $51,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $29.46 ($61,280 a year).
Do compensations make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $61,280 against $78,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for compensation pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays compensations the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $83,480 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.