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

Psychologist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$77,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.27/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
370
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,168 #35 of 48

Psychologist pay in Arkansas, explained

Psychologists in Arkansas earn a median of $77,520 per year ($37.27 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $58,090, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $111,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $77,520 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $77,520 is worth about $89,168 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #35 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,090
$27.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,520
$37.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$111,560
$53.63/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $77,520 $89,168
Missouri $99,410 $109,462 −$21,890
Texas $83,660 $86,197 −$6,140
Oklahoma $79,950 $91,015 −$2,430
Tennessee $76,820 $83,618 +$700
Mississippi $76,000 $87,404 +$1,520
Louisiana $71,330 $80,867 +$6,190

Psychologist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Arkansas?

Psychologists in Arkansas earn a median of $77,520 per year ($37.27 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay psychologists well?

At $77,520, Arkansas pays 23% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 370 work in the state.

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