North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 323 detailed occupations covering about 106,240 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 22.5% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $231,640 | +40.7% | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $168,410 | -28.6% | 210 |
| Dentists, General | $151,390 | -9% | 110 |
| Optometrists | $132,170 | +0.2% | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $126,050 | -7.3% | 290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,700 | -27% | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,030 | -16.8% | 310 |
| Chief Executives | $103,300 | +18.9% | 240 |
| Physician Assistants | $99,530 | -23.5% | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $98,650 | -15.7% | 200 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,900 | -2.8% | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,180 | -44.4% | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $93,790 | -31.2% | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $93,350 | -31.6% | 30 |
| Veterinarians | $93,260 | -21.7% | 70 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $90,950 | +2.6% | 40 |
| Commercial Pilots | $89,340 | -21% | 80 |
| Occupational Therapists | $88,650 | -8% | 120 |
| Facilities Managers | $87,410 | -14.6% | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $85,280 | -18.7% | 110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,290 | -21.2% | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $83,840 | -21.3% | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $81,560 | -27.2% | 520 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $80,770 | -18.6% | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $80,330 | -27.4% | 740 |