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Truck Driver Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$24.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,774/year ($3,481/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 32,220 Truck Driver jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Truck Driver salary of $51,550 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 $41,774 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,006 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,944 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,827 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,774 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,481 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Arkansas?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Arkansas is $51,550 per year ($24.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,650 and $69,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $51,550, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $41,774 per year ($3,481 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 32,220 Truck Driver 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.