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Wages by occupation in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
In Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $44,870 in May 2024, with 266,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $44,870 in May 2024, with 266,970 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $218,610 for Animal Scientists, the lowest $24,710 for Cooks, Fast Food. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 8,720 jobs at a median of $27,840. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Scientists 19-1011 | — | $218,610 | $176,690 | $227,700 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 100 | $211,880 | $117,190 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 150 | $183,590 | $78,540 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 50 | $182,090 | $45,720 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 80 | $176,850 | $102,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 330 | $172,490 | $131,130 | $215,020 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 320 | $169,720 | $78,770 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 1,060 | $167,210 | $60,570 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 740 | $166,240 | $61,270 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 430 | $162,920 | $67,520 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 740 | $153,130 | $81,590 | $227,950 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 330 | $147,830 | $99,310 | $218,740 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 500 | $138,910 | $100,770 | $167,040 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 1,530 | $138,490 | $66,980 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 230 | $131,320 | $102,640 | $154,170 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | — | $130,920 | $130,910 | $182,770 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 710 | $130,820 | $80,100 | $208,120 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 620 | $130,410 | $60,840 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 400 | $128,610 | $63,820 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 530 | $126,860 | $102,430 | $156,880 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 80 | $119,610 | $44,990 | $203,110 | evidence → |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071 | 250 | $113,360 | $66,970 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 440 | $112,530 | $77,570 | $139,690 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033 | 290 | $111,900 | $58,310 | $234,080 | evidence → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 110 | $108,800 | $70,190 | $154,810 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 250 | $107,620 | $66,860 | $167,950 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 170 | $104,210 | $61,250 | $159,760 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 70 | $103,900 | $57,500 | $185,590 | evidence → |
| Occupational Therapists 29-1122 | 300 | $103,860 | $77,260 | $141,690 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 500 | $103,440 | $78,710 | $128,360 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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