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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$38.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,293/year ($5,191/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,410 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $80,180 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 $62,293 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $80,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,134 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,943 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,293 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,191 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Arkansas?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Arkansas is $80,180 per year ($38.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,620 and $103,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $80,180, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $62,293 per year ($5,191 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,410 Mechanical 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.