Veterinarians Salary in Arkansas

Veterinarians in Arkansas earn the most in Fort Smith (average $111,470 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($103,940), across the 3 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $108,100 and the median at $107,710 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in Arkansas

Fort Smith$111,470
Fayetteville$109,370
Little Rock$103,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Smith	$111,470	$104,110	$91,540	$83,325	86
Fayetteville	$109,370	$114,950	$102,910	$81,926	91
Little Rock	$103,940	$107,330	$80,260	$78,307	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.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians 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 29-1131.
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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.