Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Arkansas 2026
Based on 579 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Arkansas (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $135K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Arkansas
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 31 | 5.4% | ~8% |
| Level II | 156 | 27.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 304 | 52.6% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 87 | 15.1% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Arkansas
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | 401 | $144K |
| BENTONVILLE | 71 | $146K |
| Little Rock | 32 | $106K |
| Centerton | 9 | $130K |
| Harrison | 8 | $126K |
| Fort Smith | 7 | $101K |
| Springdale | 6 | $92K |
| Lowell | 5 | $99K |
| LOWELL | 5 | $110K |
| Rogers | 5 | $165K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 418 | $148K |
| J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. | 8 | $110K |
| FedEx Dataworks, Inc. | 6 | $125K |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 6 | $79K |
| KANTAR LLC | 6 | $160K |
| ArcBest Technologies, Inc. | 5 | $97K |
| Big River Steel LLC | 4 | $84K |
| Hyatt Corporation | 3 | $174K |
| Federal Express Corporation | 3 | $109K |
| First Orion Corp. | 3 | $99K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Arkansas
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $170K |
| FY2022 | 43 | $121K |
| FY2023 | 101 | $128K |
| FY2024 | 200 | $136K |
| FY2025 | 185 | $145K |
| FY2026 | 49 | $157K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Arkansas
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Arkansas filed 8,264 PERM green-card petitions (6,737 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $78K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Arkansas state data →
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Arkansas. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.