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

Project Manager Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$77,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.10/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
5,510
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,765 #48 of 51

Project Manager pay in Arkansas, explained

Project managers in Arkansas earn a median of $77,170 per year ($37.10 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $47,620, while the most experienced project managers reach about $133,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $77,170 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $77,170 is worth about $88,765 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #48 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,620
$22.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,170
$37.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,420
$64.14/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $77,170 $88,765
Texas $98,440 $101,425 −$21,270
Missouri $94,660 $104,232 −$17,490
Oklahoma $86,240 $98,175 −$9,070
Tennessee $85,890 $93,491 −$8,720
Louisiana $84,850 $96,194 −$7,680
Mississippi $78,870 $90,704 −$1,700

Project Manager in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Arkansas?

Project managers in Arkansas earn a median of $77,170 per year ($37.10 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay project managers well?

At $77,170, Arkansas pays 25% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 5,510 work in the state.

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