Human Resources Specialists pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for human resources specialists is $26.45 an hour ($55,010 a year). About 6,230 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Arkansas ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.40 | $32,030 |
| 25% of workers | $21.02 | $43,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| 75% of workers | $35.86 | $74,600 |
| 90% of workers | $48.07 | $99,990 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $58,830 | 1,580 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $57,640 | 1,630 |
| Fort Smith | $54,220 | 400 |
| Jonesboro | $53,790 | 200 |
| Hot Springs | $51,260 | 110 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $61,240 |
| Management Analysts | $72,950 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $65,430 |
| Project Management Specialists | $77,170 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,870 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $52,290 |
| Compliance Officers | $64,680 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,920 |
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