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Data Scientist Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

The median data scientist salary in Fort Smith, AR is $79,935 per year, which is 26% below the national median and 5.1% below the Arkansas state average.

City Median

$79,935

vs State Avg

$-4,321

vs National

$-28,085

Cost of Living

80%

Data Scientist Salary in Fort Smith by Experience

In Fort Smith, an entry-level data scientist earns around $53,280, while experienced professionals earn up to $122,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$53,280

$-18,720 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$82,880

$-29,120 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$122,100

$-42,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Fort Smith, AR

Percentile	Fort Smith	AR State	National
10th Percentile	$45,436	$47,892	$61,400
25th Percentile	$62,308	$65,676	$84,200
Median (50th)	$79,935	$84,256	$108,020
75th Percentile	$104,340	$109,980	$141,000
90th Percentile	$131,868	$138,996	$178,200

Data Scientist Salary in Other Arkansas Cities

How to Become a Data Scientist in Fort Smith

Education

Most data scientist positions require a bachelor's degree. Fort Smith and the surrounding Arkansas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonRSQLMachine LearningStatisticsData Visualization

Job Outlook

Nationally, data scientist employment is projected to grow 35% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Fort Smith may vary based on local industry and population growth.