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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
10th Percentile $62,556
25th Percentile $79,560
Median (50th) $98,904
75th Percentile $124,800
90th Percentile $152,100

Major Cities for DevOps Engineers in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Arkansas include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Little Rock, AR
Metro area for devops engineer employment
Fort Smith, AR
Metro area for devops engineer employment
Fayetteville, AR
Metro area for devops engineer employment
Springdale, AR
Metro area for devops engineer employment
Jonesboro, AR
Metro area for devops engineer employment

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.