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Database Administrator Salary in Arkansas

The median database administrator salary in Arkansas is $78,780 per year, which is 22% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary

$78,780

vs National

$-22,220

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Database Administrator Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level database administrator earns around $48,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $113,100 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$48,360

$-13,640 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$78,000

$-22,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$113,100

$-31,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$45,396	$58,200	$-12,804
25th Percentile	$60,372	$77,400	$-17,028
Median (50th)	$78,780	$101,000	$-22,220
75th Percentile	$100,308	$128,600	$-28,292
90th Percentile	$124,028	$159,010	$-34,982

Database Administrator Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for database administrators 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

$81,810

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$74,740

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$82,820

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$78,780

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$76,760

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Arkansas

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.