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Electrical Engineer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$46.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,377/year ($6,115/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 48th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 900 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $96,860 a year — though pay ranges from $67,920 for newcomers to $136,770 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 900 Electrical Engineer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $96,860 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 $73,377 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $96,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,410 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,594 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,377 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,115 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Arkansas?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Arkansas is $96,860 per year ($46.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,520 and $115,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $96,860, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $73,377 per year ($6,115 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 900 Electrical 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.