Arkansas has a state income tax rate of up to 4.4%. The highest paying profession in Arkansas is Surgeon at $288,800/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Arkansas, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $288,800 | $138.85 |
| Pilot | Transport | $163,700 | $78.70 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $108,450 | $52.14 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $106,600 | $51.25 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $101,700 | $48.89 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $81,650 | $39.25 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $80,150 | $38.53 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $79,050 | $38.00 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $76,100 | $36.59 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $66,750 | $32.09 |
| Accountant | Finance | $65,500 | $31.49 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $63,650 | $30.60 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $57,150 | $27.48 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $56,700 | $27.26 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $56,500 | $27.16 |
| Plumber | Trades | $52,100 | $25.05 |
| School Counselor | Education | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| Teacher | Education | $50,700 | $24.38 |
| Electrician | Trades | $50,500 | $24.28 |
| Librarian | Education | $50,200 | $24.13 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $50,050 | $24.06 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $48,550 | $23.34 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $47,000 | $22.60 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $44,550 | $21.42 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $44,450 | $21.37 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $43,800 | $21.06 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $43,350 | $20.84 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $42,450 | $20.41 |
| Mason | Trades | $41,350 | $19.88 |
| Roofer | Trades | $41,000 | $19.71 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $40,900 | $19.66 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| Welder | Trades | $38,550 | $18.53 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $38,450 | $18.49 |
| Painter | Trades | $38,400 | $18.46 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $37,500 | $18.03 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $33,050 | $15.89 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $31,850 | $15.31 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $31,850 | $15.31 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $27,400 | $13.17 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $25,800 | $12.40 |