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Paramedics average salary by city in Arkansas
- Little Rock$56,390
- Fayetteville$55,890
- Fort Smith$51,890
- Jonesboro$46,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $56,390 | $59,910 | $47,290 | $45,890 | 89 |
| Fayetteville | $55,890 | $56,200 | $46,200 | $45,508 | 91 |
| Fort Smith | $51,890 | $47,410 | $44,810 | $42,442 | 86 |
| Jonesboro | $46,880 | $43,660 | $43,660 | $38,601 | 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 29-2043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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