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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$96,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.57/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
900
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,414 #33 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Electrical engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $96,860 per year ($46.57 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $67,920, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $136,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $96,860 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $96,860 is worth about $111,414 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #33 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,920
$32.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,860
$46.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,770
$65.75/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $96,860 $111,414
Texas $129,450 $133,375 −$32,590
Louisiana $123,710 $140,250 −$26,850
Missouri $118,670 $130,669 −$21,810
Oklahoma $107,760 $122,673 −$10,900
Mississippi $104,990 $120,743 −$8,130
Tennessee $104,450 $113,693 −$7,590

Electrical Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Arkansas?

Electrical engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $96,860 per year ($46.57 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay electrical engineers well?

At $96,860, Arkansas pays 20% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 900 work in the state.

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