Arkansas / AR Department of Health

Agency file

AR Department of Health

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 1,722 employees with median total compensation of $57,595; the highest distinct record was $298,582.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $113.5M
Employees: 1,722
Median total: $57,595
Highest record: $298,582

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$21,544$125,829+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,722 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,595) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $65,907 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,397

$49,293

$57,595

$77,932

$93,475

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,475 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Administrative Analyst

230 · $47,397

Registered Nurse

170 · $76,177

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert

143 · $90,456

Environmental Health Inspector I

109 · $57,351

Administrative Coordinator

75 · $43,848

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

James Harris

Data Analyst/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$108,260

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $108,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,260
Hire date: 06-17-2015
Pay grade: Ist07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IDN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164698

At AR Department of Health, James Harris serves as a Data Analyst within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,260. They are classified at grade Ist07.

Tonia Childress

Registered Nurse Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$108,004

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $108,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,004
Hire date: 11-25-2000
Pay grade: Med07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU07C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106945

Tonia Childress is a Registered Nurse Manager at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $108,004. They are classified at grade Med07.

Leslie Himstedt

Epidemiology Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$107,366

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $107,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,366
Hire date: 10-29-1989
Pay grade: Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SEP02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22120212

Leslie Himstedt holds the role of Epidemiology Manager at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-29-1989. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,366. Their pay grade is Spc06.

James Joiner

Engineer Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$107,348

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $107,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,348
Hire date: 01-08-2007
Pay grade: Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SEN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110798

James Joiner works as a Engineer Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-08-2007. James earned $107,348 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc06.

Melissa Summers

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$107,053

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $107,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,053
Hire date: 06-24-2013
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106476

Melissa Summers works as a Nurse Practitioner for AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 06-24-2013. Melissa earned $107,053 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med08.

Carol Skill

IT Infrastructure Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$107,031

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $107,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,031
Hire date: 09-12-2011
Pay grade: Ist11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS08C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143349

At AR Department of Health, Carol Skill serves as a IT Infrastructure Manager within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 09-12-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,031. They are classified at grade Ist11.

Cole Menasco

IT Infrastructure Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$107,031

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $107,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,031
Hire date: 10-08-2019
Pay grade: Ist11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS08C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105073

Cole Menasco holds the role of IT Infrastructure Manager at AR Department of Health within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 10-08-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,031. Their pay grade is Ist11.

Lebbert Wells

IT Infrastructure Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$106,705

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $106,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,705
Hire date: 07-15-1985
Pay grade: Ist10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS10C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105479

Lebbert Wells holds the role of IT Infrastructure Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Health within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 07-15-1985. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,705. Their pay grade is Ist10.

Gabrielle Williams

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 07-07-2024
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106666

Gabrielle Williams works as a Nurse Practitioner for AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-07-2024. Gabrielle earned $105,713 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med08.

Brittany Camp

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 03-31-2024
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105241

Brittany Camp is a Nurse Practitioner at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 03-31-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $105,713. They are classified at grade Med08.

Anna Kidd

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 02-13-2022
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109050

Anna Kidd works as a Nurse Practitioner for AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 02-13-2022. Anna earned $105,713 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med08.

Jessica Reed-Schmid

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 08-08-2019
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104806

At AR Department of Health, Jessica Reed-Schmid serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Medical. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,713. They are classified at grade Med08.

Sarah Lechner

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 08-31-2020
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109931

Sarah Lechner works as a Nurse Practitioner for AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 08-31-2020. Sarah earned $105,713 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med08.

Lana Headley

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 09-17-2023
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105807

Lana Headley is a Nurse Practitioner at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $105,713. They are classified at grade Med08.

Solonica Cooper

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 11-27-2022
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106143

At AR Department of Health, Solonica Cooper serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,713. They are classified at grade Med08.

Jennifer Beck

Nurse Practitioner/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,713

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $105,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,713
Hire date: 01-12-2020
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106513

Jennifer Beck holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 01-12-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,713. Their pay grade is Med08.

Justin Villines

Health Program Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,647

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $105,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,647
Hire date: 10-12-2009
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107084

Justin Villines is a Health Program Manager at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-12-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $105,647. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Sharada Adolph

Epidemiology Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,297

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $105,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,297
Hire date: 10-07-2012
Pay grade: Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SEP02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154889

At AR Department of Health, Sharada Adolph serves as a Epidemiology Manager within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-07-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,297. They are classified at grade Spc06.

George Lovato

IT Infrastructure Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$105,103

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $105,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,103
Hire date: 11-29-2020
Pay grade: Ist10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS10C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154771

George Lovato works as a IT Infrastructure Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Health within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 11-29-2020. George earned $105,103 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist10.

Teresa Gates

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$104,284

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $104,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,284
Hire date: 11-15-1987
Pay grade: Med06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104899

Teresa Gates holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 11-15-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,284. Their pay grade is Med06.

Rhonda Brown

Registered Nurse Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$104,277

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $104,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,277
Hire date: 05-07-2017
Pay grade: Med07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU07C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22161396

Rhonda Brown is a Registered Nurse Manager at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 05-07-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $104,277. They are classified at grade Med07.