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

Architect Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$78,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.59/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
720
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,939 #47 of 51

Architect pay in Arkansas, explained

Architects in Arkansas earn a median of $78,190 per year ($37.59 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $59,230, while the most experienced architects reach about $117,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $78,190 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $78,190 is worth about $89,939 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #47 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,230
$28.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,190
$37.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$117,630
$56.55/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $78,190 $89,939
Oklahoma $100,350 $114,238 −$22,160
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 −$20,300
Texas $94,490 $97,355 −$16,300
Tennessee $94,030 $102,351 −$15,840
Mississippi $80,870 $93,004 −$2,680
Louisiana $79,580 $90,220 −$1,390

Architect in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do architects make in Arkansas?

Architects in Arkansas earn a median of $78,190 per year ($37.59 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay architects well?

At $78,190, Arkansas pays 21% below the national median for architects. An estimated 720 work in the state.

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