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Data Engineer Salary in Arkansas

The median data engineer salary in Arkansas is $97,500 per year, which is 22% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$97,500

vs National

$-27,500

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Data Engineer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level data engineer earns around $62,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $140,400 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$62,400

$-17,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$99,060

$-27,940 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$140,400

$-39,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$60,840	$78,000	$-17,160
25th Percentile	$78,000	$100,000	$-22,000
Median (50th)	$97,500	$125,000	$-27,500
75th Percentile	$123,240	$158,000	$-34,760
90th Percentile	$148,200	$190,000	$-41,800

Data Engineer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Arkansas include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Little Rock, AR

$101,250

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$92,500

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$102,500

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$97,500

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$95,000

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Arkansas

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Arkansas has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.