Medical Scientists Salary in Arkansas
Medical Scientists in Arkansas earn a median of $72,530 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,050; the top 10% earn over $183,430. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Geneticists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$82,390 median in Arkansas
- Microbiologists$59,750 median in Arkansas
- Physicians, Pathologists$214,100 median in Arkansas
- Bioinformatics Scientists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Arkansas
How much do medical scientists make in Arkansas?
The median is $72,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,050 and the top 10% earn over $183,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 46 (−30% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.