Data Scientists Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $102,850 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.45
10th percentile $59,400
90th percentile $124,220
Employed locally 150
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,400
    25th
    $83,060
    50th (median)
    $102,850
    75th
    $118,340
    90th
    $124,220

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 157% Median Data Scientists salary is 57% 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 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 Data Scientists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Little Rock, AR is $49.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Little Rock, AR is 8.7% below 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,400 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,060.