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Lawyer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$98,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.54/hr
▼ 38% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
3,430
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,738 #45 of 51

Lawyer pay in Arkansas, explained

Lawyers in Arkansas earn a median of $98,880 per year ($47.54 per hour), which is 38% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $49,900, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $220,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $98,880 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $98,880 is worth about $113,738 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #45 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,900
$23.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,880
$47.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$220,660
$106.09/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $98,880 $113,738 —
Texas $154,200 $158,876 −$55,320
Tennessee $136,180 $148,231 −$37,300
Missouri $133,450 $146,944 −$34,570
Louisiana $104,100 $118,018 −$5,220
Oklahoma $103,060 $117,323 −$4,180
Mississippi $91,690 $105,448 +$7,190

Lawyer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Arkansas?

Lawyers in Arkansas earn a median of $98,880 per year ($47.54 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay lawyers well?

At $98,880, Arkansas pays 38% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 3,430 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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