How much does a counselor make in Arkansas?
$49,310a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Arkansas. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $49,310Highest 10%: $59,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| Median | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 90th | $59,990 | $28.84 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $49,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 23. North Carolina | $52,280 |
| 24. Tennessee | $51,900 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,360 |
| 26. Arkansas | $49,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $48,990 |
| 28. California | $48,850 |
| 29. Louisiana | $47,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $23.71 ($49,310 a year).
Do counselors make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $49,310 against $50,860 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for counselor pay?
Arkansas ranks 26 of 44 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays counselors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $49,600 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.