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

Dietitian Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$65,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.51/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
650
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,388 #24 of 51

Dietitian pay in Arkansas, explained

Dietitians in Arkansas earn a median of $65,540 per year ($31.51 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $44,700, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $174,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $65,540 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $65,540 is worth about $75,388 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #24 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,700
$21.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,540
$31.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,060
$83.68/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $65,540 $75,388
Texas $74,440 $76,697 −$8,900
Louisiana $70,460 $79,880 −$4,920
Oklahoma $69,560 $79,187 −$4,020
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 −$2,080
Missouri $65,450 $72,068 +$90
Mississippi $63,700 $73,258 +$1,840

Dietitian in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Arkansas?

Dietitians in Arkansas earn a median of $65,540 per year ($31.51 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay dietitians well?

At $65,540, Arkansas pays 14% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 650 work in the state.

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