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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Little Rock$97,060
- Fayetteville$92,350
- Fort Smith$91,620
- Jonesboro$78,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $97,060 | $93,800 | $73,920 | $74,008 | 89 |
| Fayetteville | $92,350 | $80,180 | $74,430 | $70,869 | 91 |
| Fort Smith | $91,620 | $78,950 | $76,760 | $70,383 | 86 |
| Jonesboro | $78,380 | $76,690 | $65,620 | $61,557 | 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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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