As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Arkansas is $63,168, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,215 weekly, or $5,264 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $54,610 to $72,444. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,688) and 75th percentile ($68,023), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,444 per year. This $9,335 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arkansas Highway Engineer often earn 8.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for Highway Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $54,610 AR May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,688 AR May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $63,168 AR May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $68,023 AR May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $72,444 AR May 18, 2021
25% $58,688 10% $54,610 90% $72,444 75% $68,023 $63,168 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $67,032 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $67,106 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $67,696 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $68,581 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $64,009 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $66,885 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $64,304 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $65,336 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $66,516 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $66,221 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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