Data Scientists Salary in Arkansas

Data scientists in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $127,330 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($106,070), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $116,320 and the median at $109,390 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$127,330
Little Rock$106,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$127,330	$125,590	$107,490	$93,785	91
Little Rock	$106,070	$103,510	$82,660	$79,726	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Data Scientists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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