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Medical Scientist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$34.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,210/year ($4,767/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 41st of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 32% below the national average. Of the 230 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $72,530 a year — though pay ranges from $63,050 for newcomers to $183,430 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $183,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 230 Medical Scientist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Medical Scientist salary of $72,530 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 $57,210 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $72,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,549 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,645 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,210 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,767 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Arkansas?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Arkansas is $72,530 per year ($34.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,200 and $94,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $72,530, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $57,210 per year ($4,767 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 230 Medical Scientist 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.