Lawyers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for lawyers is $47.54 an hour ($98,880 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is 38% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.99 | $49,900 |
| 25% of workers | $33.40 | $69,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.54 | $98,880 |
| 75% of workers | $63.70 | $132,490 |
| 90% of workers | $106.09 | $220,660 |
Lawyers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $126,220 | 810 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $97,870 | 1,670 |
| Hot Springs | $92,700 | 90 |
| Jonesboro | $92,510 | 90 |
| Fort Smith | $88,100 | 170 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $119,990 |
| Compliance Officers | $64,680 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,920 |
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