East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 228 detailed occupations covering about 54,880 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 22.4% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $214,290 -9.2% 70
Dentists, General $156,270 -6% 40
Pharmacists $126,710 -6.9% 150
Software Developers $119,640 -28.2% 30
Architectural and Engineering Managers $116,570 -29.5% 30
Nurse Practitioners $105,580 -16.4% 160
Physical Therapists $100,430 +0.7% 80
Industrial Production Managers $100,230 -14.3% 160
Sales Managers $98,370 -27.2% 70
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $98,170 -1% 60
Materials Engineers $98,010 -5.9% 30
Chief Executives $96,870 +11.5% 160
Occupational Therapists $95,240 -1.2% 50
Financial Managers $94,180 -15.9% 260
Human Resources Managers $88,830 -34.9% 40
Administrative Services Managers $88,400 -17% 50
Electrical Engineers $85,630 -19.9% 40
Computer Systems Analysts $84,990 -41% 40
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,880 -0.6% 90
Construction Managers $82,710 -21.2% 70
Computer and Information Systems Managers $81,970 -51.6% 70
Medical and Health Services Managers $81,730 -26.2% 280
Industrial Engineers $81,320 -18.2% 100
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,980 -22.7% 170
Civil Engineers $78,990 -52.6% 50

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 2,230 $26,050
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,890 $26,010
General and Operations Managers 1,590 $59,270
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,580 $30,230
Office Clerks, General 1,470 $33,830
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,270 $35,300
Retail Salespersons 1,150 $28,610
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,120 $39,900
Nursing Assistants 1,120 $29,570
Registered Nurses 1,000 $64,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,000 $56,460
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 990 $49,940
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 870 $48,120
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 840 $29,290
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 800 $45,560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 740 $36,140
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 720 $47,820
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 670 $28,450
Customer Service Representatives 630 $33,220
Waiters and Waitresses 630 $24,010
Correctional Officers and Jailers 600 $42,490
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 600 $36,540
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 600 $33,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 590 $48,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 590 $38,070
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