Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,170 | $104,968 | -26% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.10 | $50.47 | -26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $88,803.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Arkansas is $77,170, or about $37.10 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Arkansas is -26% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,510 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $77,170, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 114 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 83% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Insurance Underwriters at $82,130, Financial and Investment Analysts at $81,110, Personal Financial Advisors at $79,420 — all figures are median annual wages for Arkansas.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, project managers rank 114 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 83% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arkansas | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Underwriters | $82,130 | $290 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,110 | $1,390 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $79,420 | $1,320 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $78,560 | $30 |
| Logisticians | $78,400 | $2,220 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,870 | $4,510 |
Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 673 occupations in Arkansas.