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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$102,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.06/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
180
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$117,372 #34 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Aerospace engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $102,040 per year ($49.06 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $72,590, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $155,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $102,040 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $102,040 is worth about $117,372 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #34 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,590
$34.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,040
$49.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,680
$74.85/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $102,040 $117,372
Louisiana $136,970 $155,282 −$34,930
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 −$28,640
Texas $130,270 $134,220 −$28,230
Tennessee $128,510 $139,882 −$26,470
Oklahoma $125,470 $142,834 −$23,430
Mississippi $109,200 $125,585 −$7,160

Aerospace Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Arkansas?

Aerospace engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $102,040 per year ($49.06 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay aerospace engineers well?

At $102,040, Arkansas pays 24% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 180 work in the state.

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