Physicians, All Other Salary in Arkansas

Other physicians in Arkansas earn the most in Jonesboro (average $274,620 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($187,730), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physicians average at $194,980 and the median at $136,880 for 4,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $262,040.

Physicians, All Other average salary by city in Arkansas

Jonesboro$274,620
Fort Smith$239,000
Fayetteville$228,210
Hot Springs$201,650
Little Rock$187,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jonesboro	$274,620	$312,020	$203,060	$189,315	86
Fort Smith	$239,000	$258,130	$59,330	$167,318	86
Fayetteville	$228,210	$254,690	$64,330	$160,634	91
Hot Springs	$201,650	$181,120	$38,760	$142,881	86
Little Rock	$187,730	$74,500	$65,200	$133,034	89

*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.

Physicians, All Other salary in other states

Physicians, All Other 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 29-1229.
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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