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Civil Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$85,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.88/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,870
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,795 #36 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Civil engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $85,020 per year ($40.88 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $44,810, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $132,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $85,020 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $85,020 is worth about $97,795 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #36 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,810
$21.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,020
$40.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,460
$63.68/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $85,020 $97,795 —
Louisiana $105,380 $119,469 −$20,360
Mississippi $100,170 $115,200 −$15,150
Oklahoma $98,760 $112,428 −$13,740
Texas $96,860 $99,797 −$11,840
Tennessee $95,910 $104,398 −$10,890
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 −$7,730

Civil Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Arkansas?

Civil engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $85,020 per year ($40.88 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay civil engineers well?

At $85,020, Arkansas pays 16% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,870 work in the state.

Civil Engineer salary in other states

California · $122,500 Alaska · $114,730 Washington · $110,000 Massachusetts · $106,730 Louisiana · $105,380 Oregon · $105,250 New Jersey · $104,660 Nevada · $104,310 New Mexico · $103,900 District of Columbia · $103,880 New York · $103,760 Connecticut · $103,150

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