Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Arkansas, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Arkansas, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | $1,106 | 4.0% | 44.6% |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 99,319 | $62,695 | $1,065 | 4.0% | 49.0% |
| 3 | Fort Smith | 89,805 | $54,816 | $884 | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| 4 | Springdale | 88,160 | $69,787 | $1,071 | 3.7% | 24.2% |
| 5 | Jonesboro | 80,137 | $55,424 | $956 | 6.3% | 31.8% |
| 6 | Rogers | 72,981 | $86,728 | $1,270 | 2.5% | 34.4% |
| 7 | Conway | 67,642 | $63,004 | $1,011 | 3.6% | 42.6% |
| 8 | North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | $1,069 | 5.9% | 30.6% |
| 9 | Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | $1,344 | 3.1% | 55.3% |
| 10 | Pine Bluff | 39,743 | $42,718 | $855 | 10.6% | 20.2% |
| 11 | Hot Springs | 37,920 | $47,760 | $914 | 4.8% | 26.1% |
| 12 | Benton | 36,595 | $72,876 | $1,072 | 3.4% | 28.3% |
| 13 | Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | $1,101 | 2.9% | 36.3% |
| 14 | Bella Vista | 31,697 | $88,055 | $1,395 | 4.0% | 41.8% |
| 15 | Paragould | 30,215 | $56,980 | $925 | 7.2% | 16.1% |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | $930 | 8.4% | 22.1% |
| 17 | Texarkana | 29,177 | $45,835 | $909 | 7.5% | 15.4% |
| 18 | Russellville | 29,162 | $50,877 | $842 | 6.0% | 28.8% |
| 19 | Cabot | 26,960 | $75,000 | $1,110 | 3.4% | 25.9% |
| 20 | West Memphis | 23,929 | $42,674 | $870 | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| 21 | Van Buren | 23,763 | $61,149 | $847 | 5.1% | 20.9% |
| 22 | Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | $905 | 6.2% | 29.6% |
| 23 | Centerton | 21,920 | $115,713 | $1,465 | 1.9% | 42.2% |
| 24 | Bryant | 21,504 | $83,024 | $993 | 2.6% | 37.7% |
| 25 | Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $1,047 | 3.8% | 50.3% |
| 26 | Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | $1,003 | 3.3% | 27.5% |
| 27 | El Dorado | 17,115 | $49,244 | $880 | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| 28 | Hot Springs Village | 16,327 | $75,370 | $1,209 | 2.9% | 34.7% |
| 29 | Marion | 13,623 | $78,330 | $1,148 | 4.7% | 24.7% |
| 30 | Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | $753 | 3.7% | 15.4% |
| 31 | Mountain Home | 13,108 | $41,274 | $865 | 7.3% | 23.1% |
| 32 | Blytheville | 12,790 | $47,865 | $855 | 9.2% | 16.8% |
| 33 | Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | $805 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 34 | Batesville | 11,445 | $51,856 | $882 | 3.4% | 21.8% |
| 35 | Malvern | 10,953 | $46,250 | $764 | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| 36 | Magnolia | 10,894 | $56,127 | $633 | 2.7% | 23.0% |
| 37 | Lowell | 10,849 | $95,527 | $1,136 | 1.4% | 29.0% |
| 38 | Camden | 10,307 | $49,361 | $768 | 6.8% | 18.4% |
| 39 | Arkadelphia | 10,099 | $48,657 | $814 | 4.2% | 32.8% |
| 40 | Greenwood | 9,616 | $66,844 | $836 | 2.5% | 28.5% |
| 41 | Clarksville | 9,526 | $37,373 | $760 | 5.4% | 17.8% |
| 42 | Farmington | 9,094 | $90,469 | $1,321 | 0.7% | 36.2% |
| 43 | Helena-West Helena | 8,935 | $36,019 | $771 | 17.7% | 15.3% |
| 44 | Beebe | 8,707 | $59,476 | $799 | 2.8% | 18.4% |
| 45 | Hope | 8,671 | $37,500 | $823 | 6.0% | 14.2% |
| 46 | Monticello | 8,257 | $27,238 | $707 | 9.7% | 31.1% |
| 47 | Wynne | 8,120 | $43,250 | $760 | 10.3% | 21.8% |
| 48 | Pea Ridge | 8,108 | $95,521 | $1,818 | 1.3% | 28.0% |
| 49 | Newport | 8,024 | $34,764 | $597 | 8.7% | 12.3% |
| 50 | Stuttgart | 7,903 | $49,399 | $872 | 10.5% | 13.9% |
| 51 | Prairie Grove | 7,798 | $70,701 | $968 | 3.0% | 27.5% |
| 52 | Pocahontas | 7,538 | $44,216 | $768 | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| 53 | Trumann | 7,410 | $38,881 | $586 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
| 54 | Heber Springs | 7,161 | $50,636 | $847 | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| 55 | Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | $717 | 10.3% | 19.3% |
| 56 | East End | 6,912 | $87,936 | $1,071 | 9.2% | 25.4% |
| 57 | Osceola | 6,688 | $46,202 | $846 | 10.5% | 8.0% |
| 58 | Ward | 6,573 | $72,734 | $1,202 | 6.3% | 22.1% |
| 59 | Tontitown | 6,425 | $85,603 | $1,346 | 6.0% | 46.5% |
| 60 | De Queen | 6,058 | $52,522 | $757 | 4.8% | 7.9% |
Arkansas is in the South region (West South Central division), with 3,049,391 residents, a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $60,773. The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 86.9 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,773 | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 26 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.3% | 13 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 86.9 | 1 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 49 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 5.4% | 37 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Louisiana · Oklahoma · Texas.
Arkansas is in the South region (West South Central division) and has 3,049,391 residents (the 33rd largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.5. Its economy produced about $199,877 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 35th among states and DC, equal to $65,547 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, which is 26th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.3% of employment, 13th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $43,630 a year ($20.98 an hour), 14% below the national median ($43,630 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Arkansas are Fast Food and Counter Workers (35,660 jobs, median $26,250); Retail Salespersons (35,510 jobs, median $29,270); General and Operations Managers (34,570 jobs, median $74,050); Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (32,220 jobs, median $51,550); Office Clerks, General (29,940 jobs, median $37,050). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $136,880); Pharmacists (median $136,060); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $127,220). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.6 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Arkansas: the regional price parity is 86.9 against 100 for the whole country (1st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $947 a month and the median household income $60,773, so a year of rent equals 18.7% of income; the median home value is $188,000. The state minimum wage is $11.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 3.90%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
5.4% of residents were born abroad and 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 78.9% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit and 8.8% work from home; 11.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25,570 | 12.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22,110 | 11.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 21,927 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,173 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 15,459 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 15,190 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12,885 | 6.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10,954 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8,578 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 8,502 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8,119 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6,070 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,894 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 4,985 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 4,336 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3,865 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,062 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,231 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 1,196 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 865 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 4,800 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 68,000 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 159,500 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 274,600 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 12,000 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 59,000 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 166,400 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 213,600 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 137,300 | +3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 52,200 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 207,000 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,354,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 153,060 | 117.4 | 1.03 | $39,500 | $28,790 | $62,640 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 111,930 | 85.9 | 0.98 | $27,600 | $23,350 | $37,590 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 134,380 | 103.1 | 1.17 | $38,640 | $28,810 | $67,710 | -13% |
| Sales and Related | 114,770 | 88.0 | 1.02 | $32,020 | $23,910 | $73,760 | -17% |
| Management | 95,070 | 72.9 | 1.02 | $84,800 | $41,920 | $184,800 | -33% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 69,070 | 53.0 | 0.78 | $65,100 | $38,940 | $128,720 | -21% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 92,160 | 70.7 | 1.12 | $75,070 | $38,480 | $139,330 | -13% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 74,270 | 57.0 | 0.97 | $51,680 | $27,280 | $75,760 | -15% |
| Production | 116,140 | 89.1 | 1.62 | $41,120 | $30,640 | $64,600 | -12% |
| Healthcare Support | 52,880 | 40.6 | 0.80 | $31,220 | $25,890 | $45,150 | -19% |
| Construction and Extraction | 53,160 | 40.8 | 0.99 | $45,870 | $33,410 | $68,990 | -23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,400 | 47.9 | 1.22 | $49,610 | $32,540 | $80,800 | -17% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 27,920 | 21.4 | 0.63 | $84,450 | $41,240 | $137,770 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 37,640 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $30,570 | $25,130 | $44,740 | -19% |
| Protective Service | 28,860 | 22.1 | 0.91 | $43,350 | $29,280 | $70,910 | -13% |
| Personal Care and Service | 19,480 | 14.9 | 0.71 | $29,240 | $23,990 | $48,850 | -20% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,980 | 12.3 | 0.71 | $46,720 | $30,550 | $77,400 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 13,240 | 10.2 | 0.60 | $77,700 | $44,920 | $131,840 | -22% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 11,510 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $44,220 | $27,630 | $88,710 | -30% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,800 | 6.0 | 0.63 | $62,820 | $40,610 | $113,920 | -24% |
| Legal | 6,620 | 5.1 | 0.60 | $71,410 | $38,570 | $165,040 | -30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,290 | 4.1 | 1.45 | $36,780 | $28,990 | $57,870 | +0% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.9% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.5% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 1,210 | 1.16 | $178,930 | $99,010 | $223,010 | +5% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,220 | 0.66 | $140,600 | $98,520 | $209,320 | -18% |
| Physicians, All Other | 4,290 | 1.49 | $136,880 | $58,710 | $402,190 | -49% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,860 | 0.56 | $136,520 | $67,340 | $223,680 | -18% |
| Pharmacists | 2,900 | 1.07 | $136,060 | $105,560 | $164,940 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,420 | 0.61 | $127,220 | $78,630 | $219,250 | -27% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,970 | 1.47 | $125,660 | $99,420 | $205,810 | -5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,080 | 1.12 | $124,890 | $51,480 | $394,880 | +16% |
| Chief Executives | 3,550 | 2.07 | $119,990 | $49,830 | $330,480 | -44% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,560 | 1.24 | $118,120 | $74,970 | $201,560 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 7,120 | 1.01 | $116,570 | $62,780 | $225,010 | -30% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,050 | 1.36 | $111,840 | $63,520 | $167,020 | +11% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,290 | 0.70 | $108,580 | $62,370 | $218,830 | -27% |
| Sales Managers | 3,710 | 0.69 | $108,330 | $53,860 | $245,640 | -27% |
| Occupational Therapists | 2,160 | 1.59 | $106,360 | $65,160 | $144,250 | +6% |
| Software Developers | 6,050 | 0.43 | $104,490 | $60,570 | $162,380 | -23% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,460 | 0.91 | $103,490 | $59,410 | $140,900 | -20% |
| Physical Therapists | 2,680 | 1.20 | $99,010 | $73,050 | $127,210 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 3,430 | 0.54 | $98,880 | $49,900 | $220,660 | -38% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,710 | 0.56 | $98,410 | $71,880 | $137,520 | -4% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 6,440 | 1.29 | $94,340 | $55,390 | $155,210 | -24% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 1,440 | 0.78 | $89,200 | $52,620 | $174,990 | -17% |
| Managers, All Other | 5,690 | 1.09 | $87,520 | $49,230 | $171,910 | -38% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,120 | 0.31 | $86,940 | $45,770 | $135,140 | -25% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,740 | 0.93 | $86,760 | $62,170 | $97,730 | -12% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 1,650 | 7.84 | $35,310 | $32,750 | $38,190 | -1% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 9,030 | 7.39 | $37,980 | $33,470 | $44,540 | -1% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,280 | 7.26 | $48,280 | $28,990 | $65,000 | -3% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 6,760 | 4.86 | $35,540 | $34,270 | $44,600 | -9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,190 | 4.44 | $48,320 | $38,220 | $48,320 | +6% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 1,580 | 4.44 | $45,250 | $33,280 | $49,760 | +10% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1,720 | 3.85 | $49,590 | $39,610 | $66,330 | -36% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 2,140 | 3.64 | $37,800 | $33,870 | $43,700 | -6% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 1,240 | 3.63 | $36,740 | $28,180 | $64,850 | -14% |
| Millwrights | 1,140 | 3.36 | $56,310 | $36,640 | $76,140 | -14% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 1,770 | 3.25 | $37,840 | $34,730 | $47,190 | -5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,060 | 2.55 | $48,630 | $35,870 | $61,770 | -3% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,270 | 2.48 | $50,150 | $39,110 | $61,760 | +5% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 1,100 | 2.47 | $45,490 | $35,640 | $52,000 | -2% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 2,990 | 2.41 | $37,150 | $31,170 | $48,370 | -19% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,020 | 2.11 | $45,580 | $32,800 | $56,860 | -2% |
| Chief Executives | 3,550 | 2.07 | $119,990 | $49,830 | $330,480 | -44% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1,690 | 2.06 | $60,840 | $36,160 | $99,150 | -18% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2,520 | 2.00 | $44,790 | $31,110 | $58,940 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 11,000 | 1.95 | $63,090 | $43,180 | $106,600 | -15% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 2,600 | 1.89 | $23,140 | $22,880 | $35,530 | -46% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 1,080 | 1.88 | $45,510 | $32,430 | $61,460 | -28% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 2,010 | 1.87 | $44,320 | $31,480 | $61,780 | -26% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 32,220 | 1.86 | $51,550 | $36,770 | $81,110 | -12% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 10,010 | 1.84 | $56,620 | $44,670 | $65,020 | -12% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 242 federal job postings open now in Arkansas (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 49 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 21 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 16 |
| U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Air National Guard Units | 8 |
| Army National Guard Units | 7 |
| Air Mobility Command | 7 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 6 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 6 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 19 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 9 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 8 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 |
| Criminal Investigation | 5 |
| Nurse | 5 |
| Administrative Officer | 5 |
| Social Science | 4 |
| Contracting | 4 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 4 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $72,303 (209 postings).
The median wage in Arkansas is $43,630 a year ($20.98 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-14%). The 10th percentile earns $27,020 and the 90th $94,740.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 153,060 | 117.4 | 1.03 | $39,500 | $28,790 | $62,640 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 111,930 | 85.9 | 0.98 | $27,600 | $23,350 | $37,590 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 134,380 | 103.1 | 1.17 | $38,640 | $28,810 | $67,710 | -13% |
| Sales and Related | 114,770 | 88.0 | 1.02 | $32,020 | $23,910 | $73,760 | -17% |
| Management | 95,070 | 72.9 | 1.02 | $84,800 | $41,920 | $184,800 | -33% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 69,070 | 53.0 | 0.78 | $65,100 | $38,940 | $128,720 | -21% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 92,160 | 70.7 | 1.12 | $75,070 | $38,480 | $139,330 | -13% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 74,270 | 57.0 | 0.97 | $51,680 | $27,280 | $75,760 | -15% |
| Production | 116,140 | 89.1 | 1.62 | $41,120 | $30,640 | $64,600 | -12% |
| Healthcare Support | 52,880 | 40.6 | 0.80 | $31,220 | $25,890 | $45,150 | -19% |
| Construction and Extraction | 53,160 | 40.8 | 0.99 | $45,870 | $33,410 | $68,990 | -23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,400 | 47.9 | 1.22 | $49,610 | $32,540 | $80,800 | -17% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 27,920 | 21.4 | 0.63 | $84,450 | $41,240 | $137,770 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 37,640 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $30,570 | $25,130 | $44,740 | -19% |
| Protective Service | 28,860 | 22.1 | 0.91 | $43,350 | $29,280 | $70,910 | -13% |
| Personal Care and Service | 19,480 | 14.9 | 0.71 | $29,240 | $23,990 | $48,850 | -20% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,980 | 12.3 | 0.71 | $46,720 | $30,550 | $77,400 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 13,240 | 10.2 | 0.60 | $77,700 | $44,920 | $131,840 | -22% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 11,510 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $44,220 | $27,630 | $88,710 | -30% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,800 | 6.0 | 0.63 | $62,820 | $40,610 | $113,920 | -24% |
| Legal | 6,620 | 5.1 | 0.60 | $71,410 | $38,570 | $165,040 | -30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,290 | 4.1 | 1.45 | $36,780 | $28,990 | $57,870 | +0% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Arkansas ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $11.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 3.90% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 86.9 |
| Median gross rent per month | $947 |
| Median home value | $188,000 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.4% |
| Poverty rate | 16.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 78.9% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
5.4% of residents of Arkansas were born abroad (165,887 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 66,530 |
| El Salvador | 15,917 |
| India | 10,651 |
| Guatemala | 7,722 |
| Philippines | 5,310 |
| Vietnam | 4,448 |
| Germany | 3,150 |
| Laos | 2,819 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 2,811 |
| Honduras | 2,447 |
| Canada | 2,266 |
| Brazil | 1,954 |
| Korea | 1,581 |
| Venezuela | 1,563 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 1,562 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$11.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 3.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.9% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$60,773 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
242 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.