Chemists Salary in Arkansas
Chemists in Arkansas earn a median of $75,570 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,600; the top 10% earn over $131,620. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Chemical Technicians$45,230 median in Arkansas
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$45,290 median in Arkansas
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,210 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,310 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$68,060 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$46,930 median in Arkansas
Chemists pay in Arkansas
How much do chemists make in Arkansas?
The median is $75,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,600 and the top 10% earn over $131,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.