Median DOL Salary
$70,270
Total DOL Filings
788
Companies Hiring
137
Cost of Living Index
89.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fayetteville, AR$70,270
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fayetteville
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fayetteville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +105.8% | 17 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -0.1% | 12 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +39% | 10 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -17.6% | 13 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | +41.6% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,990 | -3.3% | 22 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,000 | N/A | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $68,000 | -6.3% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,873 | +6.5% | 13 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $50,000 | +18.2% | 7 |
| Economists | $46,788 | N/A | 12 |
| Microbiologists | $42,525 | -30% | 5 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $42,327 | -54.3% | 6 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $42,262 | N/A | 9 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $42,000 | -50.3% | 19 |
| Materials Scientists | $42,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $41,434 | -71.1% | 15 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,240 | -35.2% | 12 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,199 | -35.1% | 22 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Arkansas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Arkansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $195,430 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $192,910 | 220 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,830 | 1,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $175,720 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $172,490 | 990 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $165,980 | 340 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $143,490 | 100 |
| Public Relations Managers | $140,970 | 260 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,430 | 320 |
| Pharmacists | $134,230 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Fayetteville, AR
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fayetteville, AR has a cost of living index of 89.0, which is 11% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,360 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $146,067 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $112,360 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $101,124 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | $95,506 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | $93,258 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Fayetteville, AR stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Fayetteville, AR
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.