Data Scientists Salary in Arkansas
Data Scientists in Arkansas earn a median of $109,390 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,090; the top 10% earn over $169,110. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
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Data Scientists pay in Arkansas
How much do data scientists make in Arkansas?
The median is $109,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,090 and the top 10% earn over $169,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.