How much does a lawyer make in Arkansas?
$98,880a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Arkansas. That is $47.54 an hour or $8,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.54
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,900Median: $98,880Highest 10%: $220,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| Median | $98,880 | $47.54 | |
| 75th | $132,500 | $63.70 | |
| 90th | $220,700 | $106.09 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $126,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $118,400 |
| Little Rock, AR | $97,870 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $92,700 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $92,510 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $88,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 47. South Dakota | $102,000 |
| 48. Kentucky | $101,600 |
| 49. Wyoming | $100,100 |
| 50. Arkansas | $98,880 |
| 51. Mississippi | $91,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $47.54 ($98,880 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $98,880 against $159,700 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for lawyer pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays lawyers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $134,400 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.