West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 281 detailed occupations covering about 78,760 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.6% 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 West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Architectural and Engineering Managers $168,810 +2.1% 50
Pharmacists $132,180 -2.8% 170
Dentists, General $130,100 -21.8% 60
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $104,310 +8% 70
Chief Executives $101,970 +17.4% 170
Sales Managers $101,280 -25.1% 90
Nurse Practitioners $100,430 -20.5% 230
Facilities Managers $96,660 -5.6% 50
Industrial Production Managers $96,250 -17.7% 220
Computer Systems Analysts $95,010 -34.1% 50
Financial Managers $93,460 -16.6% 380
Veterinarians $92,260 -22.5% 40
Lawyers $85,630 -41.3% 150
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $85,490 -13.8% 50
Human Resources Managers $84,320 -38.2% 50
Logisticians $83,990 +5.8% 50
Medical and Health Services Managers $81,980 -25.9% 290
Electrical Engineers $81,800 -23.5% 60
Civil Engineers $81,250 -51.2% 40
Project Management Specialists $80,720 -18.1% 240
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,520 -22.2% 270
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $80,460 -21.6% 150
Occupational Therapists $79,460 -17.5% 60
Education Administrators, All Other $77,950 -11.9% 50
Computer and Information Systems Managers $77,680 -54.2% 90

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,010 $35,760
Cashiers 2,980 $26,170
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,950 $25,750
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,410 $33,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2,390 $44,460
General and Operations Managers 1,990 $59,090
Office Clerks, General 1,870 $34,860
Retail Salespersons 1,610 $28,480
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,320 $27,660
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,280 $51,540
Nursing Assistants 1,270 $29,610
Customer Service Representatives 1,210 $33,150
Registered Nurses 1,190 $66,510
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,180 $38,930
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,170 $49,620
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,110 $60,500
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,050 $30,420
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,040 $37,230
Waiters and Waitresses 1,020 $24,680
Helpers--Production Workers 970 $34,960
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 830 $35,230
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 800 $56,410
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 800 $47,900
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 770 $29,650
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 760 $48,420
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