Media & Communications Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Journalist Salary in Arkansas

The median journalist salary in Arkansas is $47,006 per year, which is 16% below the national median of $55,960.

Median Salary

$47,006

vs National

$-8,954

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Journalist Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level journalist earns around $29,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $84,000 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$29,400

$-5,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$48,720

$-9,280 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$84,000

$-16,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$26,880	$32,000	$-5,120
25th Percentile	$33,600	$40,000	$-6,400
Median (50th)	$47,006	$55,960	$-8,954
75th Percentile	$65,520	$78,000	$-12,480
90th Percentile	$92,400	$110,000	$-17,600

Journalist Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for journalists 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

$48,685

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$44,768

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$49,245

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$47,006

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%