E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median e-commerce order specialist in Arkansas earned $41,760 a year in May 2025[1], 9.6% below the US median of $46,170. That puts Arkansas at #37 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $24,230 | $41,760 | $48,690 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Arkansas earns $36,790–$44,490; the top tenth earns $48,690 or more, 2.0 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 $59,657 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $48,920 | 40 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,190 | 40 | |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $45,780 | 80 |
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR pays the most ($44,490) and Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR the least ($24,230): $20,260 a year apart for the same job.
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | +2.0% | |
| Montana | +0.6% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% | |
| South Carolina | -0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in Arkansas?
The median was $41,760 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $36,790 to $44,490.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in Arkansas?
About $59,657 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 e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $44,490 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.