Computer Programmer Salary in Arkansas

Computer Programmers in Arkansas have a median annual salary of $111,840, which works out to about $53.77 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $80,050 to $136,880, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Programmer pay in Arkansas at a glance

Median annual salary

$111,840

Median hourly wage

$53.77/hr

Average annual salary

$112,070

Average hourly wage

$53.88/hr

25th percentile

$80,050

75th percentile

$136,880

10th percentile

$63,520

90th percentile

$167,020

People employed

1,050

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer programmer roles in Arkansas.

10th percentile
$63,520
25th percentile
$80,050
Median percentile
$111,840
75th percentile
$136,880
90th percentile
$167,020

Arkansas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer programmer roles in Arkansas is about 11.4% above the U.S. median of $100,390 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer programmer make in Arkansas?

Half of computer programmer roles in Arkansas report earning more than $111,840 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $112,070 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $80,050 and a quarter are above $136,880, so most computer programmer pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer programmer pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.