Lawyers Salary in Arkansas (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,430 employed

Annual Mean

$131,680

$63.31/hr

Annual Median

$98,880

$47.54/hr

Bottom 10%

$49,900

$23.99/hr

Top 10%

$220,660

$106.09/hr

Location vs National Average

Arkansas

$131,680

Difference

-29.1% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$49,900	$23.99/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$69,470	$33.40/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$98,880	$47.54/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$132,490	$63.70/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$220,660	$106.09/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$50K

25th

$69K

Median

$99K

75th

$132K

90th

$221K

Arkansas has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 3,430), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Arkansas, Lawyers salaries range from $49,900 at the 10th percentile to $220,660 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $170,760 (173% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Arkansas

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

How Lawyers Compares in Arkansas

The average Lawyers salary of $131,680 in Arkansas ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 3,430 Lawyerss employed in Arkansas.