How much does a physicist make in Arkansas?
$135,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Arkansas. That is $65.30 an hour or $11,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.30
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,400Median: $135,800Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,400 | $53.07 | |
| 25th | $110,400 | $53.07 | |
| Median | $135,800 | $65.30 | |
| 75th | $175,100 | $84.16 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.88 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $139,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
| 30. Illinois | $137,100 |
| 31. Arkansas | $135,800 |
| 32. Idaho | $135,200 |
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $65.30 ($135,800 a year).
Do physicists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $135,800 against $172,300 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for physicist pay?
Arkansas ranks 31 of 43 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays physicists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $139,800 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.