How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Arkansas?
$83,580a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Arkansas. That is $40.18 an hour or $6,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.18
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,250Median: $83,580Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 25th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| Median | $83,580 | $40.18 | |
| 75th | $112,100 | $53.91 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.63 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $99,990 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $91,020 |
| Little Rock, AR | $86,380 |
| Memphis, TN | $86,120 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $81,300 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $80,510 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $79,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 33. Oklahoma | $84,470 |
| 34. Idaho | $84,380 |
| 35. Nebraska | $84,350 |
| 36. Arkansas | $83,580 |
| 37. Kentucky | $83,550 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $83,040 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $83,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $40.18 ($83,580 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $83,580 against $97,870 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Arkansas ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $99,990 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.