AR · Springdale · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Springdale, AR

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Springdale area centers on $38.09 per hour, or about $79,230 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.56 and the upper quarter over $56.34. That ranks 72nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 26th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springdale.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Springdale, AR

The metro median is 25% above the Arkansas statewide median of $30.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 860 compliance officers employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.56$49,00038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.56$63,56019% below U.S. median
Median$38.09$79,2301% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.34$117,19049% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.91$159,970104% above U.S. median

How Springdale ranks

  • 72nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 26th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Springdale

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.09 median hour buys what $41.70 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,371
  • Per year: $68,562
  • Per month: $5,714

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fayetteville, AR8 mi$38.09/hr103,134
Rogers, AR9 mi$38.09/hr75,639
Fort Smith, AR59 mi$29.77/hr90,507
Joplin, MO64 mi$26.03/hr53,605
Springfield, MO84 mi$27.51/hr170,596
Broken Arrow, OK91 mi$31.76/hr122,756

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in Arkansas

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Springdale, AR?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $38.09 per hour, about $79,230 a year. The middle half earn between $30.56 and $56.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springdale a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 26th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Springdale as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60

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