Computer Programmers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $87,360 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.00
10th percentile $62,340
90th percentile $135,000
Employed locally 330
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,340
    25th
    $68,730
    50th (median)
    $87,360
    75th
    $108,280
    90th
    $135,000

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 134% Median Computer Programmers salary is 34% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    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

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $60,210
    Software Developers $101,000
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,880
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,270
    Computer Network Architects $103,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Little Rock, AR is $42.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.79 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Little Rock, AR is 11.5% below 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $62,340 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,730.