Engineering Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Environmental Engineer Salary in Arkansas

The median environmental engineer salary in Arkansas is $81,329 per year, which is 16% below the national median of $96,820.

Median Salary

$81,329

vs National

$-15,491

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $53,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $119,280 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$53,760

$-10,240 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$82,320

$-15,680 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$119,280

$-22,720 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$51,240	$61,000	$-9,760
25th Percentile	$63,840	$76,000	$-12,160
Median (50th)	$81,329	$96,820	$-15,491
75th Percentile	$102,480	$122,000	$-19,520
90th Percentile	$124,320	$148,000	$-23,680

Environmental Engineer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for environmental 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

$84,233

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$77,456

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$85,202

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$81,329

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$79,392

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Arkansas

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.