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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

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

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Kaila Parker

Dietician/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$29,992
Sub-department
Medical
Base pay
$29,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,992
Hire date
01-10-2018
Pay grade
Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
MDI01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22105173

Kaila Parker is a Dietician at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2018, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $29,992. They are classified at grade Med03.

Paula Wicklund

Dietician/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$29,992
Sub-department
Medical
Base pay
$29,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,992
Hire date
05-28-2024
Pay grade
Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
MDI01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22105173

Paula Wicklund holds the role of Dietician at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 05-28-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,992. Their pay grade is Med03.

Kimberly Newsom

Grants Manager/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$28,676
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$28,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,676
Hire date
02-06-2022
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
FGM03C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22076904

Kimberly Newsom holds the role of Grants Manager at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-06-2022 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,676. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Tamara Almand

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$28,676
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$28,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,676
Hire date
02-16-1979
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PHS05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22076879

Tamara Almand is a Health Program Coordinator at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-16-1979, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $28,676. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Carl Long

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$28,676
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$28,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,676
Hire date
07-26-2021
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PHS05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22076881

At AR Department of Health, Carl Long serves as a Health Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2021, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,676. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Debbie Hounsel

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$26,069
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$26,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,069
Hire date
06-02-2022
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PHS07P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22076843

Debbie Hounsel works as a Health Program Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-02-2022 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Debbie earned $26,069 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Tressa Williams

Legal Support Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp
$26,069
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$26,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,069
Hire date
05-02-2001
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
ILS03I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22076869

Tressa Williams holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-02-2001 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,069. Their pay grade is Sgs06.