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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Arkansas

The median pay for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Arkansas is $65,250/year ($31.37/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$65K
Median annual
$31.37/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$110K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in Arkansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,326/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,021/mo
Rent as % of take-home23.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$74,452/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,305/mo

About geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 22,510
Arkansas employed: 100
Category: Science

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas

Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $47,400, 25th percentile $56,690, median $65,250, 75th percentile $79,650, 90th percentile $110,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$57KMedian$65K75th$80K90th$110K
Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $47,400, 25th percentile $56,690, median $65,250, 75th percentile $79,650, 90th percentile $110,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $110K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.

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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by metro in Arkansas

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$68K+5%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in Arkansas?

The median is $65,250 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,400, and experienced geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers can clear $110,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in Arkansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,326/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 23.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary go in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary is worth about $74,452 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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