State profile · AR
Healthcare wages in Arkansas
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 52 healthcare occupations in Arkansas.
State tax (avg)
3.5%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
87
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 52 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Dermatologists$422,060
- Neurologists$317,880
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$262,470
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$259,320
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$254,940
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,660
- Physical Therapist Aides$29,450
- Orderlies$31,540
- Dietetic Technicians$31,900
- Nursing Assistants$34,430
Every healthcare occupation in Arkansas
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
52 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | physician | $317,880 | $306,754 | 77 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $422,060 | $407,288 | 77 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $78,940 | $76,177 | 73 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $178,930 | $172,667 | 72 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $106,360 | $102,637 | 72 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,800 | $72,182 | 71 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $232,730 | $224,584 | 71 |
| Audiologists | allied | $96,980 | $93,586 | 71 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,010 | $95,545 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $224,280 | $216,430 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,660 | $121,262 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,060 | $131,298 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,520 | $62,262 | 69 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $233,130 | $224,970 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $73,870 | $71,285 | 69 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $42,830 | $41,331 | 68 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $259,320 | $250,244 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $56,620 | $54,638 | 68 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $118,430 | $114,285 | 68 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $215,820 | $208,266 | 68 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $57,400 | $55,391 | 68 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,450 | $36,139 | 67 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $78,940 | $76,177 | 67 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $48,850 | $47,140 | 67 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $107,710 | $103,940 | 67 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,500 | $78,648 | 67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $83,670 | $80,742 | 67 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $78,780 | $76,023 | 67 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,230 | $34,962 | 67 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $31,900 | $30,784 | 67 |
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