Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas
Across 55 live Social Worker listings in Arkansas, median advertised pay is $120K, based on the 14 that state a salary; Arkansas ranks 14th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (5), Arkansas Hospice (4), Lifepoint Health (4).
55+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 14 roles pay ~$120k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Licensed Master Social Worker - Little Rock
Rise Counseling & DiagnosticsLittle Rock, AR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Little Rock
Rise Counseling & DiagnosticsLittle Rock, AR
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
State of ArkansasEmployer score · SilverLittle Rock, AR
Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverBentonville, AR
Hospice Social Worker (PT Days)
North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterHarrison, AR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PT - Jonesboro, AR
MDB Health ServicesJonesboro, AR
Behavioral Health Therapist-LCSW-LPC
White River Health SystemCherokee Village, AR
Social Worker, Behavioral Health
Lifepoint HealthHot Springs, AR
Social Worker (MSW), Behavioral Health, PRN
Lifepoint HealthWhite Hall, AR
Behavioral Health Therapist-LCSW-LPC
White River Health SystemBatesville, AR
Social Worker - LSW, LMSW & LCSW
Arkansas HospiceNorth Little Rock, AR
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Social Worker Pay in Arkansas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Arkansas today, then Arkansas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 55
- Live median
- $120k
- 75th $120k · n=14
- 12-mo median
- $88k
- Pay rank
- #14 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #19
- 12-mo postings
- 153
Social Worker roles in Arkansas advertise $7k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs AR | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | $88k | — | 5.6/10 | 153 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$34k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Mississippiborders | $94k | +$6k | 4.9/10 | 107 |
| Oklahomaborders | $91k | +$3k | 5.6/10 | 185 |
| Louisianaborders | $87k | −$1k | 5.0/10 | 283 |
| Missouriborders | $80k | −$8k | 5.4/10 | 389 |
| Tennesseeborders | $78k | −$10k | 5.2/10 | 393 |
| Texasborders | $77k | −$11k | 5.2/10 | 1360 |
“borders” = shares a border with Arkansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Gotham Enterprises (5), Arkansas Hospice (4), Lifepoint Health (4)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Arkansas.
How much do social workers earn in Arkansas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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 worker 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 Lifepoint Health, Circle of Life, Rise Counseling & Diagnostics, MDB Health Services, 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 55 social workers positions in Arkansas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Arkansas
Gotham Enterprises5 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Arkansas Hospice4 open roles here · WLB 45/100Thriveworks4 open roles here · WLB 98/100
UHS4 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Circle of Life3 open roles here · WLB 48/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing3 open roles here · WLB 73/100- White River Health System3 open roles here · WLB 59/100