For 52 Arkansas colleges, the average faculty salary is $54,160 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $72,440 at Arkansas colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $65,726 at Arkansas colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $58,004 at Arkansas colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $47,182 at Arkansas colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $52,663 at Arkansas colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $54,504 at Arkansas colleges.
Arkansas colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Arkansas colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $75,216 | $93,136 | $75,306 | $72,033 | $51,612 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $77,153 | $165,253 | $98,956 | $75,469 | $68,157 | - | $75,548 |
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | $45,565 | - | $49,650 | $45,245 | $45,000 | - | - |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | $57,028 | $65,315 | $58,342 | $53,388 | $40,500 | - | - |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $95,881 | $143,695 | $101,703 | $85,722 | $53,623 | $53,889 | - |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $55,759 | $65,912 | $62,421 | $57,083 | $46,936 | - | - |
| Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR | $50,076 | $70,545 | $57,157 | $51,680 | $45,723 | - | $38,425 |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $68,362 | $89,314 | $77,723 | $64,701 | $48,045 | $70,000 | $111,584 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $63,497 | $80,623 | $67,436 | $62,340 | $50,448 | - | $46,282 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $54,797 | $71,721 | $58,106 | $55,689 | $47,277 | - | - |
| Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $76,589 | - | - | - | - | - | $76,589 |
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | $47,267 | - | - | - | - | - | $47,267 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $67,298 | $83,762 | $73,002 | $66,905 | $58,718 | $53,610 | $47,775 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | $49,711 | $54,475 | $53,910 | $44,008 | - | - | - |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR | $48,183 | - | - | - | $48,183 | - | - |
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | $55,218 | - | $60,347 | $53,508 | - | - | - |
| East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | $49,582 | - | - | - | - | - | $49,582 |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR | $49,059 | - | - | - | - | - | $49,059 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | $45,041 | - | - | - | - | - | $45,041 |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | $71,736 | $81,119 | $72,067 | $66,102 | $58,897 | $41,742 | - |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $57,874 | $65,362 | $68,515 | $60,551 | $39,424 | - | - |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | $73,666 | $81,292 | $69,305 | $62,277 | $54,767 | - | - |
| Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff, AR | $68,924 | - | - | - | $68,924 | - | - |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $67,042 | $76,103 | $66,912 | $60,755 | $51,889 | - | - |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | $40,555 | $45,254 | $42,428 | $40,935 | $39,569 | - | $36,000 |
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | $47,132 | $56,338 | $63,752 | $48,371 | - | - | $44,204 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | $51,442 | $56,477 | $54,498 | $53,855 | $49,996 | - | $24,798 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $69,393 | $77,291 | $75,779 | $61,831 | $57,246 | $51,845 | - |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR | $42,033 | $40,372 | $48,995 | $41,766 | $39,262 | $44,889 | $42,980 |
| Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR | $45,686 | - | - | - | $45,686 | - | - |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | $56,080 | $63,804 | $58,044 | $56,281 | $40,837 | - | $53,601 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR | $50,207 | - | - | - | - | - | $50,207 |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | $65,156 | $66,834 | $68,852 | $60,982 | $51,627 | - | $109,164 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | $49,025 | - | - | - | $49,025 | - | - |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | $46,052 | $46,052 | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | $48,768 | - | - | - | - | - | $48,768 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR | $45,798 | - | - | - | $45,798 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR | $38,458 | - | - | - | $38,458 | - | - |
| Shorter CollegeN Little Rock, AR | $43,167 | - | - | - | $43,167 | - | - |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | $50,131 | $58,731 | $55,335 | $49,209 | $40,082 | - | - |
| South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR | $46,376 | $57,386 | $50,885 | $42,799 | $44,106 | - | $42,007 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $67,147 | $88,428 | $68,240 | $66,989 | $50,146 | - | - |
| Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR | $41,069 | - | - | - | - | - | $41,069 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $65,787 | $78,697 | $71,832 | $61,421 | $58,320 | - | - |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR | $62,105 | $69,175 | $63,198 | $58,043 | $67,363 | - | $58,357 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | $49,277 | - | - | - | $49,277 | - | - |
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | $47,151 | $58,519 | $51,075 | $48,531 | $44,965 | - | $56,414 |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $55,272 | - | - | - | $37,250 | - | $58,877 |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $11,976 | - | - | - | $11,976 | - | - |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationFort Smith, AR | $77,697 | - | $93,750 | $69,670 | - | - | - |
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | $22,200 | $22,200 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | $10,650 | - | - | - | $10,650 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas $95,881
- Arkansas Colleges of Health Education $77,697
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences $77,153
- Baptist Health College Little Rock $76,589
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock $75,216
- Hendrix College $73,666
- Harding University $71,736
- Ouachita Baptist University $69,393
- Jefferson Regional School of Nursing $68,924
- Arkansas State University $68,362