Human Resources Specialists Salary in Arkansas

Human resources specialists in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $69,030 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($59,220), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources specialists average at $62,410 and the median at $55,010 for 6,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,990.

Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$69,030
Little Rock$64,660
Jonesboro$60,750
Hot Springs$59,630
Fort Smith$59,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$69,030	$58,830	$46,350	$55,326	91
Little Rock	$64,660	$57,640	$45,040	$52,229	89
Jonesboro	$60,750	$53,790	$45,280	$49,233	86
Hot Springs	$59,630	$51,260	$42,760	$48,374	86
Fort Smith	$59,220	$54,220	$45,760	$48,059	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Human Resources Specialists salary in other states

Human Resources Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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