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

HR Specialist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$55,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.45/hr
▼ 28% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
6,230
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,276 #51 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Arkansas, explained

Human resources specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $55,010 per year ($26.45 per hour), which is 28% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $32,030, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $99,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $55,010 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $55,010 is worth about $63,276 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$32,030
$15.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,010
$26.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,990
$48.07/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $55,010 $63,276
Texas $68,920 $71,010 −$13,910
Tennessee $67,370 $73,332 −$12,360
Missouri $66,990 $73,764 −$11,980
Oklahoma $61,630 $70,159 −$6,620
Louisiana $61,300 $69,496 −$6,290
Mississippi $60,300 $69,348 −$5,290

HR Specialist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Arkansas?

Human resources specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $55,010 per year ($26.45 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay human resources specialists well?

At $55,010, Arkansas pays 28% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 6,230 work in the state.

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