How much does a life make in Arkansas?
$59,310a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Arkansas. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,070Median: $59,310Highest 10%: $77,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| 25th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| Median | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 90th | $77,860 | $37.43 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $62,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $59,330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $49,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 25. Alabama | $59,500 |
| 26. Mississippi | $59,490 |
| 27. Illinois | $59,410 |
| 28. Arkansas | $59,310 |
| 29. Utah | $59,290 |
| 30. Michigan | $59,100 |
| 31. South Carolina | $58,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $28.51 ($59,310 a year).
Do lifes make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $59,310 against $62,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for life pay?
Arkansas ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays lifes the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $62,820 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.