Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Arkansas
In Arkansas, computer and information systems managers earn a median $127,220 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−27%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 2.9 times the median across all occupations in Arkansas ($43,630). Among neighbouring states, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Louisiana pay more (up to $171,530 in Texas) and Mississippi pays less (down to $124,280 in Mississippi). Arkansas employs 3,420 computer and information systems managers, 2.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.61 means it is less common in Arkansas than nationally.
Arkansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arkansas | Hourly | $37.80 | $46.78 | $61.16 | $79.68 | $105.41 | $66.78 | 3,420 | 2.63 | 0.61 |
| Annual | $78,630 | $97,300 | $127,220 | $165,720 | $219,250 | $138,910 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.61
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.63
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arkansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Arkansas publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $77.78 | $161,790 | $98,320 | $221,880 | 1,710 | 2.79 | 0.65 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $68.24 | $141,940 | $82,680 | $223,050 | 1,050 | 3.80 | 0.88 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $62.35 | $129,700 | $79,860 | $218,510 | 1,290 | 3.60 | 0.83 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $61.85 | $128,650 | $67,390 | $193,120 | 70 | 1.13 | 0.26 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $59.44 | $123,630 | $70,500 | $206,280 | 80 | 1.34 | 0.31 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $55.17 | $114,760 | $75,500 | $181,210 | 190 | 2.03 | 0.47 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $49.49 | $102,950 | $70,340 | $168,060 | 50 | 1.30 | 0.30 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $49.80 | $103,580 | $69,630 | $176,900 | 150 | 1.25 | 0.29 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46.42 | $96,550 | $57,240 | $182,980 | 130 | 1.06 | 0.25 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $44.36 | $92,260 | $60,440 | $172,290 | 90 | 1.08 | 0.25 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $43.66 | $90,810 | $64,320 | $164,690 | 60 | 0.91 | 0.21 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Arkansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arkansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.