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

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Jessica Treece

Consumer Science Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-28-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22144652

Jessica Treece holds the role of Consumer Science Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-28-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Zerita Stewart

Consumer Science Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-29-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22144646

Zerita Stewart holds the role of Consumer Science Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-29-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Melody Hoggard

Consumer Science Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-07-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104855

Melody Hoggard holds the role of Consumer Science Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Ashley King

Consumer Science Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-23-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22144639

Ashley King works as a Consumer Science Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-23-2015. Ashley earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jane Fletcher

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-17-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105889

Jane Fletcher works as a Health Program Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2015. Jane earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Joselyn Rouse

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-27-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106598

Joselyn Rouse is a Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Richard Tyler

Skilled Tradesman/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-17-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TST04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104771

Richard Tyler is a Skilled Tradesman at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-17-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Timothy Winsor

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 04-04-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104712

Timothy Winsor is a Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Robin Gipson

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-03-2005
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104487

Robin Gipson holds the role of Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-03-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Patsy Tyra

Laboratory Technician I/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 02-16-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SLA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106563

Patsy Tyra holds the role of Laboratory Technician I at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-16-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Katherine King

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 07-01-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105766

At AR Department of Health, Katherine King serves as a Health Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-01-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Phillip White

Skilled Tradesman/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-19-2012
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TST04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105855

At AR Department of Health, Phillip White serves as a Skilled Tradesman within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Alison Nichols

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 04-07-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110985

Alison Nichols holds the role of Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-07-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Madison Morris

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-02-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22144638

Madison Morris holds the role of Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-02-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Misty Petty-Wilson

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-11-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106377

At AR Department of Health, Misty Petty-Wilson serves as a Health Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-11-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Nicole Johnson

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-01-2012
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106752

Nicole Johnson works as a Health Program Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2012. Nicole earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Erin Anderson

Inspector III/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 07-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105178

At AR Department of Health, Erin Anderson serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Guadalupe Gonzalez

Consumer Science Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105002

Guadalupe Gonzalez is a Consumer Science Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-12-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

William Harris

Inspector III/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-27-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109173

William Harris is a Inspector III at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Lara Wilson

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-23-2011
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106561

Lara Wilson works as a Health Program Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-23-2011. Lara earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Cody Crymes

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-27-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22120109

At AR Department of Health, Cody Crymes serves as a Health Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Ashley Shaffer

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-19-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104657

Ashley Shaffer is a Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-19-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Angelia Mack

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-12-1988
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106118

Angelia Mack works as a Health Program Specialist for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-12-1988. Angelia earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Robert Daugherty

Laboratory Technician I/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-14-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SLA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106392

Robert Daugherty works as a Laboratory Technician I for AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2010. Robert earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Marlowe Bryant

Fiscal Support Coordinator/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-17-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076794

Marlowe Bryant holds the role of Fiscal Support Coordinator at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Karla Lock

Legal Support Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-11-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158585

At AR Department of Health, Karla Lock serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-11-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jacob Acklin

Laboratory Technician I/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SLA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105982

At AR Department of Health, Jacob Acklin serves as a Laboratory Technician I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Frederick Gulley

Laboratory Technician I/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-27-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SLA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106336

Frederick Gulley holds the role of Laboratory Technician I at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-27-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Shirley Morgan

Fiscal Support Specialist/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$52,132

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,132
Hire date: 04-11-2005
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106856

Shirley Morgan is a Fiscal Support Specialist at AR Department of Health within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $52,132. They are classified at grade Sgs04.