Highest paying jobs in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
The best paying occupations in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, ranked by median annual wage. Metro wage estimates are suppressed more often than state ones — BLS withholds any figure that too few local employers report — so an occupation missing here simply has no published local estimate.
Cost of living: prices here run 8.6% below the national average (2024).
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025
| # | Occupation | MedianFayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All OtherDoctoral or professional degree | $254,690 | $64,330 – $401,360 | 590 |
| 2 | Animal ScientistsBachelor's degree | $240,370 | $187,190 – $240,370 | 40 |
| 3 | Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree | $221,800 | $79,270 – $417,100 | 40 |
| 4 | Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree | $220,120 | $79,940 – $284,990 | 100 |
| 5 | Family Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral or professional degree | $215,820 | $126,030 – $304,990 | 90 |
| 6 | Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $179,940 | $124,990 – $223,010 | 410 |
| 7 | Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree | $177,370 | $63,390 – $307,230 | 190 |
| 8 | Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree | $176,300 | $95,850 – $339,000 | 410 |
| 9 | Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree | $175,260 | $76,370 – $284,510 | 810 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree | $163,290 | $104,810 – $224,900 | 340 |
| 11 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $147,410 | $77,490 – $307,200 | 1,880 |
| 12 | Sales ManagersBachelor's degree | $147,270 | $65,200 – $292,250 | 1,140 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $141,940 | $82,680 – $223,050 | 1,050 |
| 14 | PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree | $138,770 | $88,530 – $166,600 | 460 |
| 15 | Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree | $137,560 | $78,860 – $321,640 | 420 |
| 16 | Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degree | $136,880 | $79,540 – $167,020 | 490 |
| 17 | Industrial Production ManagersBachelor's degree | $136,410 | $93,490 – $216,570 | 670 |
| 18 | Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree | $134,640 | $57,250 – $570,080 | 670 |
| 19 | Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $133,220 | $37,490 – $284,480 | 100 |
| 20 | Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree | $133,060 | $61,610 – $236,110 | 60 |
| 21 | OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree | $131,890 | $61,460 – $219,660 | 80 |
| 22 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $130,810 | $104,310 – $162,180 | 180 |
| 23 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $127,380 | $97,060 – $161,030 | 600 |
| 24 | LawyersDoctoral or professional degree | $126,220 | $71,610 – $325,270 | 810 |
| 25 | Data ScientistsBachelor's degree | $125,590 | $87,760 – $169,110 | 280 |
| 26 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $114,950 | $38,870 – $153,490 | 150 |
| 27 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $111,930 | $82,300 – $173,060 | 270 |
| 28 | Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerBachelor's degree | $111,800 | $72,130 – $185,030 | 70 |
| 29 | Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree | $107,830 | $62,090 – $144,250 | 450 |
| 30 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $106,640 | $64,180 – $301,290 | 390 |
| 31 | Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree | $106,200 | $66,000 – $159,990 | 620 |
| 32 | StatisticiansMaster's degree | $105,720 | $64,080 – $163,820 | — |
| 33 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $105,130 | $62,940 – $157,820 | 2,490 |
| 34 | Managers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $104,990 | $53,360 – $207,320 | 1,320 |
| 35 | Physical TherapistsDoctoral or professional degree | $104,500 | $81,180 – $127,900 | 430 |
| 36 | Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $104,070 | $85,000 – $141,180 | 210 |
| 37 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryMaster's degree | $103,440 | $79,910 – $121,810 | 510 |
| 38 | Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree | $103,440 | $73,810 – $159,830 | 280 |
| 39 | Food Scientists and TechnologistsBachelor's degree | $103,300 | $49,120 – $166,910 | 190 |
| 40 | AudiologistsDoctoral or professional degree | $100,270 | $83,310 – $105,230 | 40 |
| 41 | Commercial PilotsPostsecondary nondegree award | $100,230 | $43,880 – $223,010 | 60 |
| 42 | Construction ManagersBachelor's degree | $99,320 | $56,290 – $134,680 | 690 |
| 43 | Therapists, All OtherBachelor's degree | $99,180 | $57,990 – $140,130 | 30 |
| 44 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $98,300 | $53,670 – $166,290 | 970 |
| 45 | Facilities ManagersBachelor's degree | $97,640 | $49,920 – $198,990 | 200 |
| 46 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersMaster's degree | $96,420 | $48,030 – $108,070 | 130 |
| 47 | Computer Systems AnalystsBachelor's degree | $94,860 | $64,490 – $136,980 | 1,350 |
| 48 | Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree | $89,990 | $64,240 – $225,030 | 80 |
| 49 | Social Workers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $89,610 | $42,100 – $113,920 | 100 |
| 50 | Gas Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $88,460 | $65,170 – $94,580 | 30 |