Growth
2,637
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 83 largest employers that grew. ESL Investments, Inc. grew fastest, up 77.3%.
Argenta, North Little Rock
The job market inLittle Rock
408,410 people work in the Little Rock metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Pay
$81,874
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Little Rock. The median across the US is $67,324.
Riverdale, Little Rock
Largest employer
12,240
people work at The University of Arkansas, the largest employer
Government of the United States of America and State of Arkansas are the next largest employers in Little Rock.
Stifft Station, Little Rock
Industries
59,800
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 33,966 work in education services and 28,395 in retail and consumer goods.
Central High, Little Rock
Job titles
14,195
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Little Rock. Physician is growing fastest, up 3.8% in a year.
Quapaw Quarter, Little Rock
In demand
1,314
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Little Rock. Postings for maintenance technician are up 1.2% from a year ago.
MacArthur Park, Little Rock
Hiring
22,477
job postings were active in Little Rock in June 2026
Down 2.6% from a year earlier.
East Village, Little Rock
That's the job market in Little Rock.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Little Rock?
The largest employer in the Little Rock metro is The University of Arkansas, with about 12,240 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 408,410 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Little Rock metro grew 0.86% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Little Rock, AR (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Little Rock metro
408,410
408,410 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.86%
across the Little Rock metro
Average salary
$73,458
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Little Rock?
Little Rock employers had 22,477 active job postings in June 2026, down 2.6% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Little Rock?
About 408,410 people work in the Little Rock metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Little Rock metro grew 0.86% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 59,800 jobs, followed by education services (33,966) and retail and consumer goods (28,395). See top industries.
The University of Arkansas is the largest employer, with about 12,240 people in the Little Rock metro. ESL Investments, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +77.3%. Employers here had 22,477 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Little Rock, AR
- State
- Arkansas
- Workers in the metro
- 408,410
- Largest employer
- The University of Arkansas
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.86%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Little Rock by employees (2026)
The University of Arkansas employs the most people in the Little Rock metro, followed by Government of the United States of America and State of Arkansas.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Arkansas | 12,240 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | Government of the United States of America | 11,598 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | State of Arkansas | 7,511 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,877 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 5 | Arkansas Children's Foundation, Inc. | 4,537 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 6 | Baptist Health (Arkansas) | 3,548 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | Dillard's, Inc. | 3,130 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 8 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association | 2,367 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 9 | Little Rock School District (Arkansas) | 2,162 | Education Services | ||
| 10 | University of Central Arkansas | 2,108 | Education Services |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Little Rock metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Little Rock metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Little Rock in 2026
The largest industries in the Little Rock metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Little Rock metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and retail and consumer goods each employ more than 20,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 59,800 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Little Rock, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Little Rock (2026)
ESL Investments, Inc. grew fastest, up +77.3%. 83 of the 200 largest employers in Little Rock added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Little Rock (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Little Rock (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Little Rock metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Little Rock, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Little Rock (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Baptist Health (Arkansas) | 614 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 475 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 360 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Little Rock (2026)
Share of the Little Rock metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Little Rock metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse14,195
- 2Teacher8,978
- 3Physician8,198
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Physician+3.8%
- 2Real Estate Agent+3.6%
- 3Healthcare Management+3.0%
In-demand jobs in Little Rock
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Little Rock metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,314 | -74.3% |
| Maintenance Technician | 1,165 | +1.2% |
| Physician | 940 | -6.0% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Little Rock metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Little Rock job market: hiring trends (2026)
Little Rock employers had 22,477 active job postings in June 2026, down 2.6% from a year earlier.
22,477
Active job postings
as of June 2026
-2.6%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Little Rock metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Little Rock employers had 22,477 active postings in Jun 2026, down 2.6% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 22,172 in Nov 2025 and peaked at 30,467 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Little Rock employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Little Rock (2026)
Median salary by job function in Little Rock
Information technology pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Little Rock, compared with any other metro.
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Little Rock companies: frequently asked questions
The University of Arkansas is the largest employer in the Little Rock metro, with about 12,240 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Little Rock are The University of Arkansas, Government of the United States of America, State of Arkansas, Walmart, Inc., Arkansas Children's Foundation, Inc., Baptist Health (Arkansas), Dillard's, Inc., Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, Little Rock School District (Arkansas) and University of Central Arkansas, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 408,410 people work in the Little Rock metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (59,800 jobs), education services (33,966) and retail and consumer goods (28,395).
Among the largest employers in the Little Rock metro, ESL Investments, Inc. (+77.3%), Uniti Group, Inc. (+61.1%) and Applied Technology Group, Inc. (+47.4%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Little Rock metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and physician, as of June 2026.
Little Rock employers had 22,477 active job postings in June 2026, down 2.6% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Little Rock.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/little-rock-ar-job-market
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