DOL Median (Arkansas)
$73,000
vs National
+4.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,022
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,000
+4.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Arkansas earns $73,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,022 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $160,000 | 1 |
| Banner Health | $130,239 | 4 |
| NXP USA, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| MID-SOUTH RADIATION PHYSICS | $100,000 | 1 |
| Planetary Science Institute | $86,000 | 8 |
| Advalue Photonics Inc | $73,000 | 3 |
| University of Arkansas | $65,000 | 1 |
| The University of Arizona | $50,856 | 45 |
| Arizona State University | $48,587 | 30 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Arkansas
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · $199,264Chief Executives · $169,094Exercise Physiologists · $134,750Compensation and Benefits Managers · $134,159Optometrists · $132,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Arkansas?
The median Physicists salary in Arkansas is $73,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Arkansas earns 4.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $82,022 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.