Social Workers, All Other Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $99,220 +42.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.70
10th percentile $68,410
90th percentile $112,030
Employed locally 80
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,410
    25th
    $80,100
    50th (median)
    $99,220
    75th
    $108,830
    90th
    $112,030

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 127% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,540
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,020
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,420
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $100,150
    Clarksville, TN-KY $98,550
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $94,540

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,720
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, AR is $47.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.77 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Fayetteville, AR is 42.8% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $68,410 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,100.