verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Data Analyst Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$109,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.59/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
530
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,827 #7 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Arkansas, explained

Data analysts in Arkansas earn a median of $109,390 per year ($52.59 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $67,090, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $169,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $109,390 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $109,390 is worth about $125,827 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #7 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,090
$32.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,390
$52.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,110
$81.30/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $109,390 $125,827
Texas $122,090 $125,792 −$12,700
Tennessee $100,330 $109,209 +$9,060
Missouri $97,090 $106,907 +$12,300
Oklahoma $86,310 $98,255 +$23,080
Louisiana $78,760 $89,290 +$30,630
Mississippi $69,490 $79,917 +$39,900

Data Analyst in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Arkansas?

Data analysts in Arkansas earn a median of $109,390 per year ($52.59 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay data analysts well?

At $109,390, Arkansas pays 9% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 530 work in the state.

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