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Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #51 of 51 · AR
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Arkansas earn between $38,110 and $76,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Arkansas is $56,980, about 20.6% below the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $60,470 | $58,620 | 560 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $60,430 | $65,140 | 40 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $58,900 | $59,840 | 150 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $56,810 | $56,690 | 40 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $52,710 | $54,770 | 60 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $50,970 | $53,090 | 70 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $48,050 | $53,940 | 110 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,360 | $51,370 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Arkansas?
The median healthcare social workers salary in Arkansas is $55,640 per year (mean $56,980), and about 80% earn between $38,110 and $76,850.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour in Arkansas?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arkansas a high-paying state for healthcare social workers?
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states for healthcare social workers pay. Its mean salary of $56,980 is about 20.6% below the U.S. average of $71,790.
Which metro areas in Arkansas pay healthcare social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for healthcare social workers are Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($60,470), Hot Springs, AR ($60,430), Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($58,900), by median annual wage.