Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Arkansas, all employers Sourced
Fish and Game Wardens (SOC 33-3031) in Arkansas, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | AR |
|---|---|
| Workers | 80 |
| 10th percentile | $51,000 |
| Median | $72,200 |
| 90th percentile | $90,360 |
| National median, government employers | $74,060 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Arkansas
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APERS Contributory Plan (first employed on or after July 1, 2022) Contributory plan, 5-year FAC / CPI-capped COLA provisions | 2% | age 65 with 5 years of actual service | 6.25% | Covered |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Arkansas pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Fish & Game Warden page.
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