Lawyer Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Arkansas
$98,880
$47.54 an hour
10th percentile
$49,900
90th percentile
$220,660
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,430
The median annual wage for lawyers in Arkansas was $98,880 in May 2025, $60,790 (38%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $69,470 (25th percentile) and $132,490 (75th percentile).
Arkansas ranks 50 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| 25th | $69,470 | $33.40 |
| 50th (median) | $98,880 | $47.54 |
| 75th | $132,490 | $63.70 |
| 90th | $220,660 | $106.09 |
| Mean (average) | $131,680 | $63.31 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.
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