Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median sales development representative in Arkansas earned $50,570 a year in May 2025[1], 27.7% below the US median of $69,990. That puts Arkansas at #49 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $30,930 | $50,570 | $107,210 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Arkansas earns $40,420–$75,990; the top tenth earns $107,210 or more, 3.5 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 $72,243 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 | $77,160 | 1,670 | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $75,980 | 1,880 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | $73,270 | 220 | |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $74,460 | 160 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $69,140 | 360 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $61,290 | 260 | |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $76,440 | 130 | |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,480 | 210 | |
| Hot Springs, AR | $55,930 | 160 |
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR pays the most ($53,640) and Hot Springs, AR the least ($40,040): $13,600 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | +8.7% | |
| Kentucky | +4.3% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% | |
| West Virginia | -0.7% | |
| Mississippi | -4.2% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Arkansas?
The median was $50,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,420 to $75,990.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Arkansas?
About $72,243 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 sales development representatives earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $53,640 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.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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