Data Scientists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $125,590 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.38
10th percentile $87,760
90th percentile $169,110
Employed locally 280
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,760
    25th
    $107,490
    50th (median)
    $125,590
    75th
    $136,060
    90th
    $169,110

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 161% Median Data Scientists salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $145,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,360

    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
    Computer Programmers $136,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Fayetteville, AR is $60.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.30 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.5% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $87,760 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,490.