Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median accountant in Arkansas earned $66,330 a year in May 2025[1], 20.7% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Arkansas at #51 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $45,810 | $66,330 | $119,520 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Arkansas earns $52,570–$88,950; the top tenth earns $119,520 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arkansas median that makes about $94,757 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $106,660 | 1,980 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | $80,550 | 320 | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $88,120 | 2,620 | |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $78,260 | 360 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $84,850 | 520 | |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $77,990 | 480 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,910 | 420 | |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $77,230 | 300 | |
| Hot Springs, AR | $79,260 | 190 |
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR pays the most ($77,190) and Hot Springs, AR the least ($59,770): $17,420 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | +8.7% | |
| Mississippi | +2.7% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Arkansas?
The median was $66,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $52,570 to $88,950.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Arkansas?
About $94,757 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arkansas do accountants earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $77,190 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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