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Average salary by job family in Little Rock
| Management | $106,180 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $100,880 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,800 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,960 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $81,860 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $68,640 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,520 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,630 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,370 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,330 |
| Protective Service | $49,960 |
| Construction and Extraction | $48,260 |
| Production | $46,910 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,980 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,810 |
| Sales and Related | $44,450 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,320 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,570 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,130 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,610 |
Highest-paying jobs in Little Rock
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$243,480
- Family Medicine Physicians$240,000
- Nurse Anesthetists$219,780
- Physicians, All Other$187,730
- Dentists, General$177,120
- Chief Executives$173,060
- Psychiatrists$150,560
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$148,880
- Radiologists$148,180
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$139,970
Most common jobs in Little Rock and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 11,550 | $85,890 | $81,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 10,620 | $32,380 | $29,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,330 | $96,670 | $76,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,720 | $27,780 | $27,470 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,990 | $37,430 | $35,340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,910 | $58,030 | $57,050 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,800 | $39,800 | $37,250 |
| Cashiers | 7,300 | $28,610 | $27,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 6,650 | $42,170 | $38,160 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,870 | $37,900 | $37,440 |
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Cost of living in Little Rock
Prices in the Little Rock area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,000 therefore buys what $64,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $231,039, 3.5 times the median household income of $65,309.
$231,039typical home value
$65,309median household income
89.4BEA price parity
753,605metro population
Take-home pay in Little Rock
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,370 | $28,245 | $2,354 |
| Median wage | $45,790 | $37,765 | $3,147 |
| Average wage | $58,000 | $47,125 | $3,927 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,840 | $52,368 | $4,364 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Salaries for every job in Little Rock
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$173K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$149K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140K
- Financial Managers$140K
- Purchasing Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Marketing Managers$128K
- Sales Managers$127K
- Human Resources Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$113K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$108K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$106K
- Natural Sciences Managers$105K
- Managers, All Other$103K
- Fundraising Managers$102K
- Training and Development Managers$102K
- Public Relations Managers$100K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- General and Operations Managers$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95K
- Administrative Services Managers$94K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- Construction Managers$85K
- Education Administrators, All Other$79K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$67K
- Emergency Management Directors$65K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$64K
- Lodging Managers$61K
- Food Service Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$52K
Legal6 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical45 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$240K
- Nurse Anesthetists$220K
- Physicians, All Other$188K
- Dentists, General$177K
- Psychiatrists$151K
- Radiologists$148K
- Pediatricians, General$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Optometrists$117K
- Physician Assistants$108K
- Veterinarians$104K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Audiologists$102K
- Radiation Therapists$99K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$82K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$80K
- Chiropractors$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$75K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Therapists, All Other$69K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$65K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Athletic Trainers$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Paramedics$56K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Records Specialists$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$121K
- Database Architects$119K
- Software Developers$109K
- Data Scientists$106K
- Statisticians$104K
- Computer Programmers$100K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Information Security Analysts$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Computer Systems Analysts$76K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$76K
- Web Developers$76K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$69K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Operations Research Analysts$65K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Architecture and Engineering20 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$125K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Aerospace Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$105K
- Chemical Engineers$104K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101K
- Mechanical Engineers$97K
- Civil Engineers$93K
- Engineers, All Other$92K
- Environmental Engineers$85K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$63K
- Surveyors$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$122K
- Logisticians$89K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$87K
- Financial Risk Specialists$87K
- Project Management Specialists$82K
- Labor Relations Specialists$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Management Analysts$79K
- Credit Analysts$79K
- Loan Officers$79K
- Financial Examiners$77K
- Insurance Underwriters$75K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$74K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71K
- Budget Analysts$71K
- Cost Estimators$69K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$68K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67K
- Compliance Officers$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$65K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$63K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$62K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$61K
- Training and Development Specialists$60K
- Fundraisers$56K
- Tax Preparers$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science23 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$104K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$96K
- Economists$90K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$83K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82K
- Conservation Scientists$80K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$76K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$69K
- Foresters$67K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66K
- Chemists$65K
- School Psychologists$64K
- Microbiologists$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51K
- Agricultural Technicians$48K
- Forensic Science Technicians$47K
- Biological Technicians$47K
- Chemical Technicians$46K
Educational Instruction and Library34 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$243K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$56K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$52K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$52K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44K
- Tutors$40K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair31 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$72K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$64K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$62K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$52K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$52K
- Millwrights$51K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48K
- Home Appliance Repairers$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Healthcare Social Workers$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Clergy$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$45K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media19 jobs
- Art Directors$77K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Technical Writers$63K
- Interpreters and Translators$60K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$55K
- Editors$55K
- Writers and Authors$53K
- Producers and Directors$51K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Graphic Designers$50K
- Audio and Video Technicians$48K
- Film and Video Editors$48K
- Coaches and Scouts$44K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$42K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$40K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39K
- Photographers$36K
- Floral Designers$35K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53K
- Bailiffs$52K
- Firefighters$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$43K
- Animal Control Workers$38K
- Security Guards$38K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$35K
- School Bus Monitors$31K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$31K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Construction and Extraction29 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$58K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Electricians$52K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51K
- Carpenters$50K
- Sheet Metal Workers$48K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$47K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$47K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$46K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$46K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45K
- Glaziers$44K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$44K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$43K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Fence Erectors$42K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$39K
- Pipelayers$39K
- Construction Laborers$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
- Tile and Stone Setters$38K
Production55 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$120K
- Power Plant Operators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$61K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$56K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Machinists$54K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$39K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Bakers$31K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$131K
- Commercial Pilots$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Crane and Tower Operators$45K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61K
- Brokerage Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Order Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$40K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Data Entry Keyers$36K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Real Estate Brokers$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- Advertising Sales Agents$53K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- Travel Agents$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Telemarketers$30K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$75K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Massage Therapists$46K
- Dental Assistants$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Psychiatric Aides$36K
- Nursing Assistants$35K
- Medical Transcriptionists$34K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Orderlies$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43K
- Skincare Specialists$40K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$32K
- Concierges$32K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
- Barbers$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Bartenders$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
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Salary in Little Rock: questions
What is a good salary in Little Rock?
Half of all workers in the Little Rock metro earn less than $45,790 and the average is $58,000. Earning more than $64,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Little Rock to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,349, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Little Rock?
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ($243,480), Family Medicine Physicians ($240,000), Nurse Anesthetists ($219,780).
What is the average salary in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, where the average salary is $58,000 a year and the median $45,790. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for North Little Rock, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Conway?
Conway is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, where the average salary is $58,000 a year and the median $45,790. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Conway, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR (30780), all occupations and 513 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
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