How much does an engineer make in Arkansas?
$76,940a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Arkansas. That is $36.99 an hour or $6,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.99
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $76,940Highest 10%: $148,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $76,940 | $36.99 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 90th | $148,000 | $71.14 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $85,860 |
| Little Rock, AR | $83,530 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $79,890 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $70,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 47. Montana | $97,470 |
| 48. Tennessee | $96,640 |
| 49. Nebraska | $88,490 |
| 50. Arkansas | $76,940 |
| 51. Kansas | $76,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $36.99 ($76,940 a year).
Do engineers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $76,940 against $122,900 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for engineer pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays engineers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $85,860 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.