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PR Specialist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$31.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,056/year ($4,338/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 980 PR Specialist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median PR Specialist salary of $65,000 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 $52,056 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,973 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,351 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,056 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Arkansas?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Arkansas is $65,000 per year ($31.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,980 and $96,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $65,000, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $52,056 per year ($4,338 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 980 PR Specialist 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.