Average Project Manager Salary in Arkansas

Business · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Project Manager in Arkansas earns $97,200 per year, which is below the national average of $101,480. This translates to approximately $46.73 per hour, $3,738 biweekly, or $8,100 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Arkansas is 14% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$72,900	$35.05
Average (50th)	$97,200	$46.73
Experienced (75th)	$111,800	$53.74
Top Earners (90th)	$126,400	$60.77

Project Manager Salary by City in Arkansas

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Little Rock	$105,000	$8,750/mo
Fayetteville	$99,100	$8,258/mo
Fort Smith	$95,300	$7,942/mo
Springdale	$92,300	$7,692/mo
Jonesboro	$90,400	$7,533/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Business
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-4.7% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$11.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.86 (-14% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Arkansas

Major employers hiring Project Managers in Arkansas include Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, Dillard's, and Murphy Oil. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for business professionals.

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