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IT Support Specialist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$46,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.29/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
4,390
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,326 #50 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Arkansas, explained

It support specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $46,360 per year ($22.29 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $34,950, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $74,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $46,360 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $46,360 is worth about $53,326 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,950
$16.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,360
$22.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,680
$35.90/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $46,360 $53,326
Missouri $59,770 $65,814 −$13,410
Texas $59,490 $61,294 −$13,130
Tennessee $55,990 $60,945 −$9,630
Louisiana $52,440 $59,451 −$6,080
Mississippi $52,230 $60,067 −$5,870
Oklahoma $52,040 $59,242 −$5,680

IT Support Specialist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Arkansas?

It support specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $46,360 per year ($22.29 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay IT support specialists well?

At $46,360, Arkansas pays 25% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 4,390 work in the state.

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