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Lawyers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$155,630
- Jonesboro$135,890
- Little Rock$133,600
- Fort Smith$125,870
- Hot Springs$117,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $155,630 | $126,220 | $77,660 | $112,081 | 91 |
| Jonesboro | $135,890 | $92,510 | $62,220 | $99,319 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $133,600 | $97,870 | $66,340 | $97,839 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $125,870 | $88,100 | $61,890 | $92,841 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $117,660 | $92,700 | $64,730 | $87,451 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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