Arkansas
Elevated — 53/100
AI Risk Score
⚠️53/100
Elevated
Total Employment
👥1,275,340
Current workforce
Average Wage
💰$55K
Annual
WARN Notices (2025)
📋22
Layoff filings
💡 Arkansas has an AI risk score of 53/100 — 1 points above the national average. 406,910 workers (31.9% of the workforce) are in high-risk occupations, exceeding the national rate of 16.8%. See state rankings →
State Overview
Arkansas has a total workforce of 1,275,340 and faces elevated AI displacement risk with a composite score of 53/100. An estimated 406,910 workers (31.9%) are in occupations highly vulnerable to automation. The most at-risk industry in the state is Administrative and Support Services. The state's risk profile is close to the national average of 52.
Automation Vulnerability
406,910
workers at risk (31.9%)
Top At-Risk Occupations
Metro Areas
Fort Smith
Employment: 96,450
Vulnerable: 29,720 (30.8%)
Hot Springs
Employment: 37,840
Vulnerable: 12,010 (31.7%)
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
Employment: 266,970
Vulnerable: 78,410 (29.4%)
Jonesboro
Employment: 59,780
Vulnerable: 18,200 (30.4%)
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway
Employment: 352,900
Vulnerable: 105,550 (29.9%)
Most Vulnerable Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Notable Companies with Layoffs
Compared to National Average
Risk Score
+1 pts
Avg Wage
+$1K
Vulnerable %
+15.1%
Retraining Resources
Arkansas Workforce Development Board
State-run career services & training programs
Arkansas Community College System
Affordable retraining & certification programs
Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
Federal program for workers displaced by trade & technology
Local American Job Centers
Free career counseling, training referrals & job search help