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Human Resources Specialists in Arkansas earned a median of $55,010 a year ($26.45 an hour) in May 2025, 28% below the national median of $75,940; 6,230 were employed there, ranking #53 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $55,010 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $62,410 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $26.45 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $32,030 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $43,730 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $74,600 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $99,990 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 6,230 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.78 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.81 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.