45+ Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas
Social Worker positions in Arkansas with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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45+ Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas Available Now
These 14 roles pay ~$120k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Arkansas Compares for Social Worker Pay
Arkansas against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Arkansas advertise $30k above the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs AR | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | $118k | — | 5.7/10 | 50 |
| Wyoming#1 | $196k | +$78k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Mississippiborders | $100k | −$17k | 4.5/10 | 30 |
| Oklahomaborders | $94k | −$23k | 6.3/10 | 54 |
| Louisianaborders | $91k | −$26k | 5.2/10 | 95 |
| Texasborders | $90k | −$28k | 5.5/10 | 445 |
| Missouriborders | $85k | −$33k | 5.6/10 | 138 |
| Tennesseeborders | $82k | −$36k | 5.1/10 | 123 |
“borders” = shares a border with Arkansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Arkansas offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in arkansas. With 45+ open positions and salaries ranging from $56K to $135K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas on this page have an average score of 5/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in arkansas include University of Arkansas System, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Thriveworks, UHS, and more. Positions span social worker jobs arkansas. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in arkansas, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in Arkansas?
Listed social workers in Arkansas on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $56K to $135K per year, with a median near $135K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Arkansas right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include University of Arkansas System, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Thriveworks, UHS, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in arkansas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 45+ social workers positions in Arkansas listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas
Gotham Enterprises5 open roles here · WLB 95/100
Arkansas Children's Hospital4 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Lifepoint Health4 open roles here · WLB 57/100
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences4 open roles here · WLB 61/100University of Arkansas System4 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Circle of Life3 open roles here · WLB 24/100
UHS3 open roles here · WLB 53/100
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