Computer Programmers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for computer programmers is $53.77 an hour ($111,840 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). Arkansas ranks 8th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.54 | $63,520 |
| 25% of workers | $38.49 | $80,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.77 | $111,840 |
| 75% of workers | $65.81 | $136,880 |
| 90% of workers | $80.30 | $167,020 |
Computer Programmers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $136,880 | 490 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $100,070 | 350 |
| Fort Smith | $87,640 | 50 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $104,490 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $46,360 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $81,760 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,590 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $59,460 |
| Information Security Analysts | $103,490 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
| Computer Network Architects | $110,400 |
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