Transportation & Logistics Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Operations Manager Salary in Arkansas

The median operations manager salary in Arkansas is $87,066 per year, which is 16% below the national median of $103,650.

Median Salary

$87,066

vs National

$-16,584

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Operations Manager Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level operations manager earns around $52,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $147,000 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$52,080

$-9,920 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$89,040

$-16,960 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$147,000

$-28,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$48,720	$58,000	$-9,280
25th Percentile	$63,840	$76,000	$-12,160
Median (50th)	$87,066	$103,650	$-16,584
75th Percentile	$117,600	$140,000	$-22,400
90th Percentile	$155,400	$185,000	$-29,600

Operations Manager Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for operations managers 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

$90,176

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$82,920

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$91,212

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$87,066

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$84,993

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Operations Manager in Arkansas

Education

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

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.