Paramedics Salary in Arkansas
Paramedics in Arkansas earn a median of $50,310 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,840; the top 10% earn over $72,880. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Acute Care Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,720 median in Arkansas
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$42,820 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,620 median in Arkansas
- Registered Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas
Paramedics pay in Arkansas
How much do paramedics make in Arkansas?
The median is $50,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,840 and the top 10% earn over $72,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.