Lawyers Salary in Arkansas
Lawyers in Arkansas earn a median of $98,880 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,900; the top 10% earn over $220,660. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Labor Relations Specialists$62,070 median in Arkansas
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$63,660 median in Arkansas
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$64,680 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$61,280 median in Arkansas
- Compliance Managers$87,520 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$72,950 median in Arkansas
Lawyers pay in Arkansas
How much do lawyers make in Arkansas?
The median is $98,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,900 and the top 10% earn over $220,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−38% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.