Top Paying Jobs in Arkansas
Arkansas has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 141,880 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dermatologists ($422,060), Neurologists ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($262,470). The cost of living index is 87.64 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,021/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$120K
Avg. median salary
87.64
Cost of living index
$1,021
Median 2BR rent
3,065,102
Population
Highest paying careers in Arkansas
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $179K | $86.02/hr |
| 12 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $169K | N/A |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $160K | $77.13/hr |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $156K | $75.22/hr |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $141K | $67.6/hr |
| 16 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.47/hr |
| 17 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $137K | $65.81/hr |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | Management | $137K | $65.63/hr |
| 19 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.41/hr |
| 20 | Physicists | Science | $136K | $65.3/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Arkansas
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-12.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,021/mo
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