SOC 15-1244 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Network and Computer Systems Administrators — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $86,530 a year, trailing the national median of $99,130 by 12.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $86,530 a year, trailing the national median of $99,130 by 12.7%. Half of workers earn between $76,600 and $107,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,300 and the ninetieth at $131,140.
The area has 570 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Hot Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $87,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 52nd of 432 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,300 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $76,600 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $86,530 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $107,490 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $131,140 | +32.3% |
| Mean | $94,470 | −4.7% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | $87,420 | 30 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $83,090 | 530 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $81,370 | 50 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $73,620 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $86,530 goes as far as $99,574 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,574US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,530 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,300 to $131,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hot Springs, at $87,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $86,530, or $41.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,130, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 12.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $131,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hot Springs, at $87,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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