verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$66,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.89/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
7,870
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,297 #50 of 51

Accountant pay in Arkansas, explained

Accountants in Arkansas earn a median of $66,330 per year ($31.89 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $45,810, while the most experienced accountants reach about $119,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $66,330 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $66,330 is worth about $76,297 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,810
$22.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,330
$31.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$119,520
$57.46/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $66,330 $76,297
Texas $80,920 $83,374 −$14,590
Oklahoma $79,370 $90,354 −$13,040
Tennessee $76,840 $83,640 −$10,510
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 −$10,260
Louisiana $73,810 $83,678 −$7,480
Mississippi $68,100 $78,318 −$1,770

Accountant in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Arkansas?

Accountants in Arkansas earn a median of $66,330 per year ($31.89 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay accountants well?

At $66,330, Arkansas pays 21% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 7,870 work in the state.

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