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

Paralegal Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$47,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.80/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,610
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,545 #47 of 51

Paralegal pay in Arkansas, explained

Paralegals in Arkansas earn a median of $47,420 per year ($22.80 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $36,290, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $81,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $47,420 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $47,420 is worth about $54,545 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #47 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,290
$17.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,420
$22.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,700
$39.28/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $47,420 $54,545
Texas $62,310 $64,199 −$14,890
Missouri $61,410 $67,619 −$13,990
Louisiana $60,250 $68,305 −$12,830
Tennessee $58,820 $64,025 −$11,400
Oklahoma $53,170 $60,528 −$5,750
Mississippi $46,180 $53,109 +$1,240

Paralegal in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Arkansas?

Paralegals in Arkansas earn a median of $47,420 per year ($22.80 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay paralegals well?

At $47,420, Arkansas pays 25% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 1,610 work in the state.

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