Civil Engineer Salary in Arkansas: $82K Median

The average Civil Engineer salary in Arkansas is $81,507 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $55,250 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $122,919 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Civil Engineers in Arkansas earn approximately 15% less than the US national median ($95,890 nationally vs $81,507 in Arkansas). Arkansas's cost-of-living index of 87 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — Civil Engineer salaries in Arkansas grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $14,299 in 2025 to $81,507 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by BIM (Revit) and Sustainability/LEED demand.

Arkansas has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

Civil engineering growing 6% with $1.2T US infrastructure investment driving demand through 2034. Arkansas's top industries include Retail (Walmart HQ), Logistics (J.B. Hunt), Agriculture, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.5% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Arkansas has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $81,507, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: BIM (Revit), Sustainability/LEED, Climate-resilient design, Smart cities, Drone surveying. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Arkansas employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Arkansas: $72,774.