Chemical Engineers Salary in Arkansas
Chemical Engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $105,270 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,480; the top 10% earn over $159,150. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Materials Engineers$103,900 median in Arkansas
- Aerospace Engineers$102,040 median in Arkansas
- Automotive Engineers$80,180 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$80,180 median in Arkansas
- Nanosystems Engineers$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$85,020 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Arkansas
How much do chemical engineers make in Arkansas?
The median is $105,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,480 and the top 10% earn over $159,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 41 (−16% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.