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

Veterinarian Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$107,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.79/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
540
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,894 #31 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Arkansas, explained

Veterinarians in Arkansas earn a median of $107,710 per year ($51.79 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $38,870, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $153,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $107,710 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $107,710 is worth about $123,894 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #31 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,870
$18.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,710
$51.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$153,370
$73.74/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $107,710 $123,894
Texas $131,330 $135,312 −$23,620
Louisiana $124,370 $140,998 −$16,660
Tennessee $124,350 $135,354 −$16,640
Missouri $114,660 $126,254 −$6,950
Mississippi $105,370 $121,180 +$2,340
Oklahoma $98,090 $111,665 +$9,620

Veterinarian in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Arkansas?

Veterinarians in Arkansas earn a median of $107,710 per year ($51.79 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay veterinarians well?

At $107,710, Arkansas pays 17% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 540 work in the state.

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