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Arkansas — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Arkansas pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Arkansas pays −2.4% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $36,780 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Arkansas's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Arkansas's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI −2.4% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations −2.4%

Arkansas — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$36,780$37,695−2.4%
2Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$38,640$43,676−11.5%
3Production Occupations$41,120$46,816−12.2%
4Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$51,680$61,160−15.5%
5Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$49,610$59,120−16.1%
6Protective Service Occupations$43,350$51,939−16.5%
7Healthcare Support Occupations$31,220$37,607−17.0%
8Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$75,070$90,805−17.3%
9Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$27,600$33,497−17.6%
10Office and Administrative Support Occupations$39,500$47,910−17.6%
11Personal Care and Service Occupations$29,240$35,534−17.7%
12Sales and Related Occupations$32,020$39,171−18.3%
13Community and Social Service Occupations$46,720$57,575−18.9%
14Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$30,570$38,525−20.6%
15Architecture and Engineering Occupations$77,700$100,184−22.4%
16Construction and Extraction Occupations$45,870$60,202−23.8%
17Business and Financial Operations Occupations$65,100$85,690−24.0%
18Computer and Mathematical Occupations$84,450$113,425−25.5%
19Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$62,820$85,407−26.4%
20Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$44,220$64,550−31.5%
21Legal Occupations$71,410$106,531−33.0%
22Management Occupations$84,800$126,800−33.1%

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Sector GUPPI for Arkansas: −2.4%State median: $36,780 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Arkansas?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Arkansas: −2.4% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $36,780/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Arkansas?
Management Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Arkansas: −33.1% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $84,800/yr vs national $126,800/yr).
How does Arkansas compare to other states for sector pay?
Arkansas (AR) has 0 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 22 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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