Arkansas - Wage & Salary Data
Top Paying Occupations in Arkansas (200)
| Rank | Occupation | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | $195,430 | 90 |
| 2 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $192,910 | 220 |
| 3 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,830 | 1,980 |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $175,720 | 70 |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $172,490 | 990 |
| 6 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $165,980 | 340 |
| 7 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $143,490 | 100 |
| 8 | Public Relations Managers | $140,970 | 260 |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $134,430 | 320 |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $134,230 | 320 |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $---,--- | ---,--- |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $---,--- | ---,--- |
| 13 | Physicists | $---,--- | ---,--- |
Top Industries in Arkansas
| Industry | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Cross-industry | $50,218 |
Top Growing Careers in Arkansas
Occupations with the fastest employment growth from 2019 to 2024
| Rank | Occupation | 2019 Jobs | 2024 Jobs | Jobs Added | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Therapists, All Other | 80 | 350 | +270 | +337.5% |
| 2 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 150 | 610 | +460 | +306.7% |
| 3 | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 150 | 580 | +430 | +286.7% |
| 4 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 30 | 110 | +80 | +266.7% |
| 5 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | 50 | 180 | +130 | +260.0% |
| 6 | Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 70 | 240 | +170 | +242.9% |
| 7 | Fashion Designers | 50 | 170 | +120 | +240.0% |
| 8 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 960 | 3,000 | +2,040 | +212.5% |
| 9 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 520 | 1,620 | +1,100 | +211.5% |
| 10 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 660 | 1,980 | +1,320 | +200.0% |
| 11 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | 80 | 240 | +160 | +200.0% |
| 12 | Chefs and Head Cooks | 330 | 950 | +620 | +187.9% |
| 13 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | 110 | 310 | +200 | +181.8% |
| 14 | Bailiffs | 40 | 110 | +70 | +175.0% |
| 15 | Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 40 | 110 | +70 | +175.0% |