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Network Engineer Salary in Arkansas

The median network engineer salary in Arkansas is $71,760 per year, which is 22% below the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary

$71,760

vs National

$-20,240

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Network Engineer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level network engineer earns around $46,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $107,640 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$46,800

$-13,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$73,320

$-20,680 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$107,640

$-30,360 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$43,680	$56,000	$-12,320
25th Percentile	$57,720	$74,000	$-16,280
Median (50th)	$71,760	$92,000	$-20,240
75th Percentile	$92,040	$118,000	$-25,960
90th Percentile	$113,100	$145,000	$-31,900

Network Engineer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for network 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

$74,520

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$68,080

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$75,440

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$71,760

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$69,920

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Network Engineer in Arkansas

Education

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

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.