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Civil Engineer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$40.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,510/year ($5,459/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Civil Engineer salary of $85,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,510 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $85,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,874 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,504 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,132 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,510 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,459 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Arkansas?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Arkansas is $85,020 per year ($40.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,500 and $105,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $85,020, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $65,510 per year ($5,459 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.