How much does an economist make in Arkansas?
$91,560a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Arkansas. That is $44.02 an hour or $7,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.02
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,130Median: $91,560Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| Median | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.60 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.86 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $85,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 25. Florida | $102,400 |
| 26. Connecticut | $101,400 |
| 27. Iowa | $96,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $91,560 |
| 29. Maine | $91,480 |
| 30. Nevada | $91,340 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $89,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $44.02 ($91,560 a year).
Do economists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $91,560 against $124,700 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for economist pay?
Arkansas ranks 28 of 40 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays economists the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $85,000 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.