How much does a court make in Arkansas?
$36,960a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Arkansas. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,410Median: $36,960Highest 10%: $50,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,410 | $13.66 | |
| 25th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 90th | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jonesboro, AR | $47,140 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $46,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $40,510 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $39,770 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,400 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,250 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $32,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 48. Alabama | $38,360 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,810 |
| 50. Mississippi | $37,210 |
| 51. Arkansas | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.77 ($36,960 a year).
Do courts make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $36,960 against $48,700 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for court pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays courts the most?
Jonesboro, AR, with a median of $47,140 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.