Engineering Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Arkansas

The median electrical engineer salary in Arkansas is $87,872 per year, which is 16% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$87,872

vs National

$-16,738

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $57,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,200 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$57,120

$-10,880 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$89,040

$-16,960 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$130,200

$-24,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$55,440	$66,000	$-10,560
25th Percentile	$69,720	$83,000	$-13,280
Median (50th)	$87,872	$104,610	$-16,738
75th Percentile	$110,880	$132,000	$-21,120
90th Percentile	$136,080	$162,000	$-25,920

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for electrical engineers in Arkansas include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Little Rock, AR

$91,011

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$83,688

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$92,057

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$87,872

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$85,780

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Arkansas

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Arkansas has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.