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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Elaine Arthur

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$83,021

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,021
Hire date: 11-29-2020
Pay grade: Med06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106825

At AR Department of Health, Elaine Arthur serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-29-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,021. They are classified at grade Med06.

Tammy Driggers

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,995

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,995
Hire date: 10-27-2013
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104523

Tammy Driggers holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 10-27-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,995. Their pay grade is Med05.

Yvonne Bowman

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 07-26-2000
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105232

At AR Department of Health, Yvonne Bowman serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Ladonna Scott

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,769

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,769
Hire date: 09-11-2005
Pay grade: Med06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106788

Ladonna Scott holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,769. Their pay grade is Med06.

Lori Pike

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,663

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,663
Hire date: 07-15-2018
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107088

Lori Pike is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 07-15-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $82,663. They are classified at grade Med05.

Brenna Mcneese

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,654

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,654
Hire date: 11-18-2018
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107061

Brenna Mcneese holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,654. Their pay grade is Med05.

Loretta Akridge

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,640

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,640
Hire date: 12-05-2003
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105439

Loretta Akridge is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $82,640. They are classified at grade Med05.

Nicole Smith

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Hire date: 03-20-2013
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106778

Nicole Smith is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Health within Medical. Records show a hire date of 03-20-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $82,633. They are classified at grade Med05.

Chevonne Ayers

Public Health Section Chief/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,594

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $82,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,594
Hire date: 04-10-2005
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHP09C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22144622

Chevonne Ayers holds the role of Public Health Section Chief at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,594. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Carolyn Robinson

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,572

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,572
Hire date: 07-25-2010
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107027

Carolyn Robinson works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2010. Carolyn earned $82,572 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Shannon Greenfield

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,510

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,510
Hire date: 06-01-2021
Pay grade: Med06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104641

Shannon Greenfield holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Health within Medical. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,510. Their pay grade is Med06.

Christy Wilson

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$82,506

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,506
Hire date: 02-02-2014
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104792

At AR Department of Health, Christy Wilson serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 02-02-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,506. They are classified at grade Med05.