Technology Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

DevOps Engineer Salary in Arkansas

The median devops engineer salary in Arkansas is $98,904 per year, which is 22% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$98,904

vs National

$-27,896

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $63,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $138,840 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$63,960

$-18,040 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$99,840

$-28,160 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$138,840

$-39,160 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$62,556	$80,200	$-17,644
25th Percentile	$79,560	$102,000	$-22,440
Median (50th)	$98,904	$126,800	$-27,896
75th Percentile	$124,800	$160,000	$-35,200
90th Percentile	$152,100	$195,000	$-42,900

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for devops 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

$102,708

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$93,832

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$103,976

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$98,904

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$96,368

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Arkansas

Education

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

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.