Cost of living

Cost of living in Arkansas: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Arkansas is about $903/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 293 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Dentist$10,466/mo9%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$8,600/mo11%
Pharmacist$8,548/mo11%
Optometrist$8,429/mo11%
Chief Executive$8,191/mo11%
Sales Manager$7,918/mo11%
Marketing Manager$7,689/mo12%
Natural Sciences Manager$7,682/mo12%
Data Scientist$7,533/mo12%
IT Manager$7,364/mo12%
Nurse Practitioner$7,106/mo13%
Purchasing Manager$7,075/mo13%
Public Relations Manager$7,033/mo13%
Industrial Production Manager$7,023/mo13%
Financial Manager$6,580/mo14%
Network Architect$6,459/mo14%
Physician Assistant$6,449/mo14%
Veterinarian$6,339/mo14%
Human Resources Manager$6,330/mo14%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,209/mo15%
Occupational Therapist$6,190/mo15%
Physical Therapist$6,102/mo15%
Facilities Manager$6,072/mo15%
Industrial Engineer$6,059/mo15%
Software Developer$5,989/mo15%
Information Security Analyst$5,946/mo15%
Lawyer$5,892/mo15%
Administrative Services Manager$5,746/mo16%
Construction Manager$5,693/mo16%
Database Administrator$5,520/mo16%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$5,492/mo16%
Healthcare Manager$5,439/mo17%
Computer Hardware Engineer$5,384/mo17%
Chiropractor$5,381/mo17%
Architect$5,287/mo17%
Speech Pathologist$5,228/mo17%
Electrical Engineer$5,212/mo17%
Dental Hygienist$5,103/mo18%
Civil Engineer$5,090/mo18%
Project Management Specialist$5,021/mo18%
Systems Analyst$5,019/mo18%
Financial Examiner$5,015/mo18%
Network Administrator$5,011/mo18%
Financial Analyst$4,952/mo18%
Sonographer$4,915/mo18%
Logistician$4,898/mo18%
Mechanical Engineer$4,865/mo19%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,772/mo19%
Registered Nurse$4,740/mo19%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,668/mo19%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,618/mo20%
Chemist$4,618/mo20%
Loan Officer$4,492/mo20%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,433/mo20%
Operations Research Analyst$4,402/mo21%
Psychologist$4,254/mo21%
Instructional Coordinator$4,232/mo21%
Respiratory Therapist$4,224/mo21%
Claims Adjuster$4,222/mo21%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,211/mo21%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,181/mo22%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$4,174/mo22%
Operations Manager$4,158/mo22%
Insurance Underwriter$4,152/mo22%
Medical Scientist$4,116/mo22%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$4,101/mo22%
Financial Advisor$4,100/mo22%
Market Research Analyst$4,094/mo22%
Accountant$4,067/mo22%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,030/mo22%
Compliance Officer$4,003/mo23%
Interior Designer$3,981/mo23%
Construction Supervisor$3,960/mo23%
Management Consultant$3,960/mo23%
Healthcare Social Worker$3,938/mo23%
Cost Estimator$3,925/mo23%
Credit Analyst$3,925/mo23%
Production and Operating Worker$3,903/mo23%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$3,901/mo23%
Family Physician$3,899/mo23%
Police and Detective$3,891/mo23%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,864/mo23%
Radiologic Technologist$3,816/mo24%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,800/mo24%
Dietitian$3,786/mo24%
School Counselor$3,756/mo24%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$3,703/mo24%
Librarian$3,697/mo24%
Computer Network Support Specialist$3,689/mo24%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,687/mo24%
Postal Service Clerk$3,685/mo25%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,684/mo25%
Sales Representative$3,652/mo25%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,645/mo25%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,635/mo25%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,587/mo25%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,539/mo26%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$3,537/mo26%
HR Specialist$3,525/mo26%
Fundraiser$3,483/mo26%
High School Teacher$3,420/mo26%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,419/mo26%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,411/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,406/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,392/mo27%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,375/mo27%
Security Worker$3,366/mo27%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,365/mo27%
Special Ed Teacher$3,341/mo27%
Food Service Manager$3,336/mo27%
Social and Community Service Manager$3,320/mo27%
Elementary School Teacher$3,314/mo27%
Training and Development Specialist$3,305/mo27%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$3,284/mo27%
Labor Relations Specialist$3,283/mo28%
Producers and Director$3,269/mo28%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,264/mo28%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$3,261/mo28%
Biological Technician$3,227/mo28%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$3,214/mo28%
Surgical Technologist$3,213/mo28%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,212/mo28%
Diesel Mechanic$3,180/mo28%
Clergy$3,171/mo28%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,171/mo28%
Electrician$3,151/mo29%
Insurance Agent$3,124/mo29%
HVAC Technician$3,095/mo29%
Plumber$3,085/mo29%
Truck Driver$3,064/mo29%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,053/mo30%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,053/mo30%
Machinist$3,032/mo30%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,025/mo30%
Writer$3,022/mo30%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,018/mo30%
Chef$3,015/mo30%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,004/mo30%
Property Manager$2,995/mo30%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$2,987/mo30%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,984/mo30%
Paramedic$2,972/mo30%
Roofer$2,967/mo30%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,952/mo31%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$2,940/mo31%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$2,930/mo31%
Welder$2,923/mo31%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,920/mo31%
Carpenter$2,918/mo31%
Social Worker$2,913/mo31%
IT Support Specialist$2,910/mo31%
Graphic Designer$2,889/mo31%
Police Officer$2,880/mo31%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$2,862/mo32%
Printing Press Operator$2,852/mo32%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,839/mo32%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,833/mo32%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$2,818/mo32%
Editor$2,813/mo32%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,804/mo32%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,790/mo32%
Equipment Operator$2,776/mo33%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,776/mo33%
Web Developer$2,739/mo33%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,700/mo33%
Medical Equipment Repairer$2,677/mo34%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$2,660/mo34%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$2,654/mo34%
Bus Drivers, School$2,649/mo34%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,640/mo34%
Correctional Officer$2,631/mo34%
Auto Mechanic$2,619/mo34%
Sheet Metal Worker$2,615/mo35%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,599/mo35%
Firefighter$2,596/mo35%
Bookkeeper$2,582/mo35%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,582/mo35%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$2,545/mo35%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,515/mo36%
Dental Assistant$2,508/mo36%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,501/mo36%
Order Clerk$2,501/mo36%
Residential Advisor$2,492/mo36%
Retail Supervisor$2,489/mo36%
Painter$2,480/mo36%
Massage Therapist$2,475/mo36%
Fitness Trainer$2,453/mo37%
Maintenance Worker$2,452/mo37%
Advertising Sales Agent$2,447/mo37%
Medical Records Specialist$2,427/mo37%
Real Estate Agent$2,425/mo37%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,411/mo37%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,411/mo37%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,406/mo38%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,399/mo38%
Phlebotomist$2,397/mo38%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,391/mo38%
Bill and Account Collector$2,384/mo38%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,377/mo38%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,374/mo38%
Pest Control Worker$2,371/mo38%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,367/mo38%
Pharmacy Technician$2,356/mo38%
Delivery Driver$2,352/mo38%
Skincare Specialist$2,345/mo39%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,341/mo39%
Admin Assistant$2,337/mo39%
Office Clerk$2,334/mo39%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,328/mo39%
Construction Laborer$2,327/mo39%
Personal Service Worker$2,319/mo39%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,316/mo39%
Customer Service Rep$2,313/mo39%
Food Batchmaker$2,312/mo39%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,298/mo39%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,298/mo39%
Security Guard$2,297/mo39%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,284/mo40%
Medical Assistant$2,278/mo40%
Audio and Video Technician$2,277/mo40%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,267/mo40%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,263/mo40%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,262/mo40%
Warehouse Worker$2,259/mo40%
Journalist$2,246/mo40%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,244/mo40%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,215/mo41%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,215/mo41%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,211/mo41%
EMT$2,203/mo41%
Couriers and Messenger$2,194/mo41%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,178/mo41%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,166/mo42%
Sports Coach$2,134/mo42%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,130/mo42%
Parts Salesperson$2,113/mo43%
Photographer$2,108/mo43%
Data Entry Keyer$2,107/mo43%
Library Technician$2,093/mo43%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,081/mo43%
Tutor$2,073/mo44%
Psychiatric Technician$2,069/mo44%
Food Service Supervisor$2,057/mo44%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,052/mo44%
Landscaper$2,051/mo44%
School Bus Monitor$2,045/mo44%
File Clerk$2,038/mo44%
Nursing Assistant$2,030/mo44%
Receptionist$2,019/mo45%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,014/mo45%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,000/mo45%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$1,985/mo45%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$1,975/mo46%
Teller$1,971/mo46%
Teaching Assistant$1,964/mo46%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,957/mo46%
Preschool Teacher$1,956/mo46%
Tire Repairers and Changer$1,947/mo46%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$1,932/mo47%
Retail Salesperson$1,909/mo47%
Tax Preparer$1,905/mo47%
Sewing Machine Operator$1,895/mo48%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$1,895/mo48%
Bartender$1,878/mo48%
Restaurant Cook$1,877/mo48%
Food Preparation Worker$1,875/mo48%
Animal Caretaker$1,858/mo49%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$1,858/mo49%
Janitor$1,856/mo49%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,835/mo49%
Childcare Worker$1,819/mo50%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,818/mo50%
Parking Attendant$1,796/mo50%
Home Health Aide$1,784/mo51%
Dishwasher$1,780/mo51%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,775/mo51%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,770/mo51%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,769/mo51%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,766/mo51%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,762/mo51%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,750/mo52%
Hairdresser$1,746/mo52%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,745/mo52%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,740/mo52%
Cashier$1,738/mo52%
Cooks, Short Order$1,738/mo52%
Recreation Worker$1,724/mo52%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,721/mo52%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,719/mo53%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,717/mo53%
Server$1,700/mo53%
Baker$1,696/mo53%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,641/mo55%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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