How much does a Physician make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Physician pay in Arkansas at $232,230 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $163,124 annually ($13,594/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in Arkansas?

On a $232,230 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $163,124/year or $13,594/month. Federal tax: $45,618. State tax: $8,392. FICA: $15,096.

Is $232,230 a good Physician salary?

$232,230 is the BLS average Physician pay in Arkansas, 9% below the US average of $255,820 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $183,110 and $282,220.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Physician salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $232,230 is $8,392. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $348,240 and the bottom 10% under $124,470 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physician Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Physician pay in Arkansas

$232,230/year

≈ $112/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $183,110–$282,220

US average: $255,820

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Family Medicine Physicians

After tax (single filer)

$163,124/year

$13,594/month · effective tax rate 29.76%

Federal $45,618
State $8,392
FICA $15,096
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon (UAMS / Baptist / Mercy)$595,000–$1,115,000+ TC
Senior Interventional Cardiologist$465,000–$865,000+ TC
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon$525,000–$925,000+ TC
Senior Hospitalist$265,000–$395,000+ TC
Senior Emergency Medicine Physician$325,000–$485,000+ TC
Senior Family Medicine / Internal Medicine$225,000–$325,000+ TC

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$163,124
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$13,594
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,274
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$78/hr
Federal Tax	$45,618
State Tax	$8,392
FICA Taxes	$15,096
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.76%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's physician market is anchored by UAMS University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock (the only AR academic medical center + the only AR MD-granting institution + UAMS Medical Center + UAMS Cancer Institute (Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute NCI-designated as only NCI center in AR) + UAMS Eye Institute + UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute), Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock (the only AR pediatric Level 1 trauma + only AR Children's Hospital with Arkansas Children's Northwest Springdale extension campus opened 2018), Baptist Health System Little Rock (~10K employees + the largest AR health system by some employee count measures), CHI St. Vincent Little Rock (Catholic system), Mercy Hospital NW Arkansas Rogers + Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (CommonSpirit Health Catholic system), Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, Northwest Health System Bentonville + Springdale, plus the substantial AR Delta + rural HPSA + FQHC physician demand.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon (UAMS / Baptist / Mercy)

$595,000–$1,115,000+ TC

Senior CT surgery at UAMS + Baptist Health + CHI St Vincent + Mercy NW AR

Senior Interventional Cardiologist

$465,000–$865,000+ TC

IC at UAMS + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + Washington Regional + Mercy · AR cath lab volume

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$525,000–$925,000+ TC

Senior ortho at UAMS + Baptist + Mercy + Washington Regional + Razorback team physicians

Senior Hospitalist

$265,000–$395,000+ TC

Hospitalist at UAMS + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + Mercy + Washington Regional + Northwest Health

Senior Emergency Medicine Physician

$325,000–$485,000+ TC

EM at UAMS + Arkansas Children Trauma Level 1 + Baptist + Mercy + Washington Regional

Senior Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

$225,000–$325,000+ TC

Primary care at AR FQHC + RHC + AR rural HPSA + UAMS + Baptist · LRP eligible

Senior Anesthesiologist

$375,000–$565,000+ TC

Anesthesia at UAMS + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + Mercy + Washington Regional

Senior Radiologist

$435,000–$655,000+ TC

Diagnostic + interventional radiology at AR health systems + private radiology groups

Senior Psychiatrist

$255,000–$385,000+ TC

Psychiatry at UAMS + Arkansas State Hospital + AR Department of Human Services + private

Senior Academic / UAMS College of Medicine Faculty

$225,000–$425,000+ TC

UAMS COM faculty · clinical + research + teaching · only AR academic medical center

Worth knowing: UAMS University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock is one of the country's most distinctive single-state academic medical center configurations and a feature most national physician compensation surveys understate for AR. UAMS (the only AR academic medical center + the only AR MD-granting institution + the only AR DDS-granting institution + the only AR DPT-granting institution + UAMS Medical Center ~500 beds + UAMS Cancer Institute (Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute NCI-designated as only NCI center in AR) + UAMS Eye Institute + UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute + UAMS Translational Research Institute + UAMS-NWA Fayetteville extension campus + UAMS Northwest Regional Programs + ~10K employees + ~3,500 students + UAMS supplies the only AR-trained physicians + dentists + pharmacists + physical therapists + advanced practice nurses across the substantial AR rural + Delta + Ozarks underserved catchment) operates substantial academic + tertiary physician practice as the only AR source for complex subspecialty + transplant + research + comprehensive cancer care. Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock (~390 beds + the only AR pediatric Level 1 trauma + only AR Children's Hospital + AR Children's Northwest Springdale extension campus opened 2018 + the substantial Arkansas Children's Research Institute + ~7K AR Children's employees + the AR Children's serves the only AR pediatric tertiary academic medical center catchment) supports substantial pediatric academic + tertiary care. Baptist Health System Little Rock (~10K employees + the largest AR health system by employee count + Baptist Health Heart Institute + Baptist Health Cancer Center + the substantial post-2024 Baptist Health-Saline Memorial Hospital + Baptist Health-Stuttgart consolidations) + CHI St. Vincent Catholic system + Mercy NW Arkansas Rogers + Washington Regional Fayetteville all support substantial AR community + tertiary care. AR Interstate Medical Licensure Compact participation since 2017 supports AR physician practice across IMLC member states. AR progressive 2-4.4% top rate phasing to 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax + lower NW Arkansas + Little Rock cost of living anchor the AR physician proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physicians in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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