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Data Scientist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$52.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,703/year ($6,809/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 17th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 530 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $109,390 a year — though pay ranges from $67,090 for newcomers to $169,110 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 Data Scientist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Data Scientist salary of $109,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,703 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $109,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,236 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,368 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,703 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,809 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Arkansas?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Arkansas is $109,390 per year ($52.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,510 and $136,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $109,390, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $81,703 per year ($6,809 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 530 Data Scientist jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.