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

Social Worker Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$43,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.83/hr
▼ 27% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,150
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,841 #48 of 51

Social Worker pay in Arkansas, explained

Social workers in Arkansas earn a median of $43,330 per year ($20.83 per hour), which is 27% below the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $36,070, while the most experienced social workers reach about $59,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $43,330 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $43,330 is worth about $49,841 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #48 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,070
$17.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,330
$20.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,470
$28.59/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $43,330 $49,841
Louisiana $56,800 $64,394 −$13,470
Tennessee $56,310 $61,293 −$12,980
Texas $55,680 $57,368 −$12,350
Missouri $48,520 $53,426 −$5,190
Mississippi $46,530 $53,512 −$3,200
Oklahoma $43,950 $50,032 −$620

Social Worker in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Arkansas?

Social workers in Arkansas earn a median of $43,330 per year ($20.83 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay social workers well?

At $43,330, Arkansas pays 27% below the national median for social workers. An estimated 1,150 work in the state.

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