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# Jobs in Little Rock, AR — State Capital & Finance Hub

**State:** [Arkansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,998

**Hiring momentum:** +37.9% — 120 new postings in the last 28 days vs 87 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 4,959
- Median salary: $51K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $74K
- Remote share: 18.2%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 4,959 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Little Rock, AR rose 38% in the last 28 days (120 vs 87 in the 28 days before).
- Pay in Little Rock, AR runs 27% below the United States median ($51K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Little Rock, AR: Hospitals and Health Care (23% of all postings), followed by Higher Education and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Little Rock, AR

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 1157 | $42K |
| Higher Education | 788 | $39K |
| Retail | 484 | $33K |
| Primary & Secondary Education | 267 | $65K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 145 | $33K |
| Banking | 142 | — |
| Construction | 111 | $58K |
| Restaurants | 101 | — |
| Insurance | 93 | — |
| Telecommunications | 85 | $67K |

## Top roles hiring in Little Rock, AR

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 371 | $93K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 152 | $30K |
| CDL Driver | 96 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 92 | — |
| Patient Access Representative | 81 | $37K |
| Assistant Manager | 74 | — |
| Sales Representative | 65 | — |
| Nurse Practitioner | 63 | — |
| Patient Care Technician | 61 | — |
| Medical Assistant | 53 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Little Rock, AR

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 71 |
| [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 54 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 84 employers filed 239 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Little Rock, AR

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS | 75 | $69K |
| Deloitte | 16 | — |
| Arkansas Children's | 10 | — |
| University of Arkansas | 8 | — |
| Protech Solutions | 7 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Benton, AR — Healthcare & Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas/benton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 21.1 mi | 418 | $46K |

[All H1B sponsors in Little Rock, AR](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/little-rock-ar?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Little Rock?

Government, healthcare, finance, legal services, and technology are the dominant hiring sectors. Arkansas state agencies, UAMS, and major banking and insurance firms make Little Rock the state's most professionally diverse job market.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Little Rock, AR?

Little Rock offers the widest salary range of any Arkansas city — government and healthcare roles vary by level, while finance, legal, and technology positions command higher pay. The salary section shows current medians by industry.
### Which companies hire most in Little Rock?

State of Arkansas agencies, UAMS Medical Center, Dillard's, Stephens Inc., and major bank and insurance regional offices are among the top employers. The top hiring companies table shows current employers with active openings.
### Is remote work common for Little Rock, AR jobs?

Remote and hybrid roles are available across finance, technology, and corporate functions. State government positions increasingly offer hybrid arrangements, while healthcare and legal roles remain predominantly on-site.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Little Rock?

The nearby cities table links to roles in Conway, Benton, and other Central Arkansas communities. The <a href="/locations/arkansas">Arkansas jobs page</a> covers all open positions across the state.
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