Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Arkansas

Natural sciences managers in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $200,000 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($105,170), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $137,590 and the median at $119,430 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$200,000
Little Rock$105,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$200,000	$220,120	$131,060	$141,727	91
Little Rock	$105,170	$94,990	$77,680	$79,126	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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