Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $57,220 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,580; the top 10% earn over $122,270. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Conservation Scientists$73,320 median in Arkansas
- Environmental Restoration Planners$57,220 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$64,680 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,390 median in Arkansas
- Biologists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$59,750 median in Arkansas
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $57,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,580 and the top 10% earn over $122,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−30% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.