Computer Programmers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $136,880 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.81
10th percentile $79,540
90th percentile $167,020
Employed locally 490
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,540
    25th
    $110,220
    50th (median)
    $136,880
    75th
    $167,020
    90th
    $167,020

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 176% Median Computer Programmers salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    Bend, OR $132,590

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $128,440
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,030
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,170
    Computer Systems Analysts $79,350
    Information Security Analysts $106,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,280
    Data Scientists $125,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Fayetteville, AR is $65.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.30 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 38.7% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $79,540 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,220.