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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$80,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.55/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,410
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,228 #50 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Mechanical engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $80,180 per year ($38.55 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $57,650, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $131,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $80,180 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $80,180 is worth about $92,228 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$57,650
$27.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,180
$38.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,840
$63.38/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $80,180 $92,228
Louisiana $119,540 $135,522 −$39,360
Texas $112,410 $115,819 −$32,230
Oklahoma $101,850 $115,945 −$21,670
Tennessee $99,550 $108,360 −$19,370
Missouri $99,330 $109,374 −$19,150
Mississippi $98,000 $112,705 −$17,820

Mechanical Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Arkansas?

Mechanical engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $80,180 per year ($38.55 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay mechanical engineers well?

At $80,180, Arkansas pays 23% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 1,410 work in the state.

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