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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$85,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.00/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
210
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,094 #40 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Environmental engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $85,280 per year ($41.00 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $51,910, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $132,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $85,280 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $85,280 is worth about $98,094 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #40 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,910
$24.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,280
$41.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,700
$63.80/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $85,280 $98,094
Louisiana $130,510 $147,959 −$45,230
Texas $123,060 $126,791 −$37,780
Missouri $98,170 $108,097 −$12,890
Tennessee $97,190 $105,791 −$11,910
Oklahoma $92,090 $104,835 −$6,810
Mississippi $91,100 $104,769 −$5,820

Environmental Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Arkansas?

Environmental engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $85,280 per year ($41.00 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay environmental engineers well?

At $85,280, Arkansas pays 20% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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