How much does a computer programmer make in Arkansas?
$111,800a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Arkansas. That is $53.77 an hour or $9,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.77
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,520Median: $111,800Highest 10%: $167,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 25th | $80,050 | $38.49 | |
| Median | $111,800 | $53.77 | |
| 75th | $136,900 | $65.81 | |
| 90th | $167,000 | $80.30 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $136,900 |
| Little Rock, AR | $100,100 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $87,640 |
| Memphis, TN | $73,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
| 6. Hawaii | $118,200 |
| 7. California | $116,800 |
| 8. Arkansas | $111,800 |
| 9. Minnesota | $107,300 |
| 10. New Jersey | $104,900 |
| 11. Utah | $104,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $53.77 ($111,800 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
Yes: $111,800 against $100,400 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Arkansas rank for computer programmer pay?
Arkansas ranks 8 of 46 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays computer programmers the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $136,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.