Average Social Worker Salary in Arkansas

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Arkansas earns $55,900 per year, which is below the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $26.88 per hour, $2,150 biweekly, or $4,658 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Arkansas is 14% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$41,900	$20.14
Average (50th)	$55,900	$26.88
Experienced (75th)	$64,300	$30.91
Top Earners (90th)	$72,700	$34.95

Social Worker Salary by City in Arkansas

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Little Rock	$60,400	$5,033/mo
Fayetteville	$57,000	$4,750/mo
Fort Smith	$54,800	$4,567/mo
Springdale	$53,100	$4,425/mo
Jonesboro	$52,000	$4,333/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-4.7% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$11.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.86 (-14% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Arkansas

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Arkansas include Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, Dillard's, and Murphy Oil. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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