Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $47,970 | $53,934 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.06 | $25.93 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,201.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Arkansas is $47,970, or about $23.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Arkansas is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level welders in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,150 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $47,970, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 343 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 49% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Power Distributors and Dispatchers at $117,370, Gas Plant Operators at $100,870, Power Plant Operators at $97,760 — 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, welders rank 343 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 49% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arkansas | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $117,370 | $210 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $100,870 | $400 |
| Power Plant Operators | $97,760 | $220 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $91,610 | $240 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $86,580 | $220 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,440 | $1,160 |
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.