South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 295 detailed occupations covering about 81,830 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.9% 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 | $197,500 | +19.9% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $133,200 | -2.1% | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,190 | -20.7% | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $115,150 | -1.6% | 370 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $114,400 | -9.4% | 170 |
| Sales Managers | $110,730 | -18.1% | 140 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,860 | +3.2% | 120 |
| Facilities Managers | $100,690 | -1.6% | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $98,420 | -6.2% | 130 |
| Purchasing Managers | $98,240 | -28% | 60 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,780 | +1.5% | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $97,280 | -45.8% | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $97,170 | +11.8% | 200 |
| Veterinarians | $96,540 | -18.9% | 30 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,580 | -33.7% | 40 |
| Chemical Engineers | $94,690 | -15.5% | 60 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $93,510 | -5.7% | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $90,520 | -33.6% | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $90,080 | -46.9% | 80 |
| Dental Hygienists | $89,710 | +2.5% | 70 |
| Software Developers | $88,560 | -46.8% | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $87,530 | -17.8% | 60 |
| Chemists | $85,120 | +0.5% | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $85,000 | -14.5% | 400 |
| Financial Managers | $84,280 | -24.8% | 420 |