Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$56,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#51 of 51
2,850 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Arkansas?

Social and Community Service Managers in Arkansas take home a median of $56,100 annually — roughly $26.97 an hour — which runs 30% below the national median of $80,390.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $36,530 while the top 10% make $91,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,970 and $69,200 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,530$17.56
25th percentile (early career)$44,970$21.62
50th percentile (median)$56,100$26.97
75th percentile (experienced)$69,200$33.27
90th percentile (top earners)$91,920$44.19

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Arkansas

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($56,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Arkansas?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Arkansas is $56,100 per year, or about $26.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,530 at the entry level to $91,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Social and Community Service Managers about 30% less than the national median of $80,390. Arkansas ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $56,100 a year. About 2,850 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.