Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Arkansas
In Arkansas, healthcare social workers earn $62,040 at the median — $29.83 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Arkansas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas
Entry-level healthcare social workers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
Healthcare Social Workers salary by metro in Arkansas
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $67K | +9% | 90 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $67K | +7% | 550 |
| Hot Springs | $61K | -2% | 60 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $61K | -2% | 170 |
| Fort Smith | $58K | -7% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Arkansas?
The median is $62,040 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,900, and experienced healthcare social workers can clear $82,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Arkansas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,136/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 24.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a healthcare social workers 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 healthcare social workers salary is worth about $70,790 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do healthcare social workers 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.