How much does a data scientist make in Arkansas?
$109,400a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Arkansas. That is $52.59 an hour or $9,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.59
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,090Median: $109,400Highest 10%: $169,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,090 | $32.25 | |
| 25th | $97,510 | $46.88 | |
| Median | $109,400 | $52.59 | |
| 75th | $136,100 | $65.41 | |
| 90th | $169,100 | $81.30 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $125,600 |
| Little Rock, AR | $103,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $102,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 14. North Carolina | $119,100 |
| 15. Colorado | $117,400 |
| 16. Florida | $115,800 |
| 17. Arkansas | $109,400 |
| 18. Utah | $108,100 |
| 19. Arizona | $107,200 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $52.59 ($109,400 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $109,400 against $120,200 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for data scientist pay?
Arkansas ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays data scientists the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $125,600 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.