How much does a paramedic make in Arkansas?
$50,310a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Arkansas. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.19
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,840Median: $50,310Highest 10%: $72,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 75th | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| 90th | $72,880 | $35.04 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $66,830 |
| Little Rock, AR | $59,910 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $56,200 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $47,410 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 43. Ohio | $51,300 |
| 44. Kansas | $51,020 |
| 45. Montana | $50,890 |
| 46. Arkansas | $50,310 |
| 47. Kentucky | $49,890 |
| 48. South Dakota | $48,830 |
| 49. Alabama | $48,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $24.19 ($50,310 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $50,310 against $60,600 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for paramedic pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays paramedics the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $66,830 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.