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💰 COL Index: 91 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Fayetteville, AR

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,584
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$74,268
model average ÷ 91.0 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$153,364
City 1BR Rent Reference
$924
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Fayetteville?

$67,584 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,584/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,632/month
Household income context$51,513

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$153,364
💡 Purchasing-power model $168,532
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.73/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$132,357
💡 Purchasing-power model $145,447
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.63/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,823
💡 Purchasing-power model $136,069
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.53/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,288
💡 Purchasing-power model $115,701
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.62/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,545
💡 Purchasing-power model $108,291
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.38/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Fayetteville

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (91.0/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $153,364
2 Pharmacist $132,357
3 Software Developer $123,823
4 Construction Manager $105,288
5 Project Manager $98,545
6 Physical Therapist $97,017
7 Financial Analyst $96,336
8 Web Developer $90,245
9 Dental Hygienist $85,166
10 Accountant $83,755
11 Registered Nurse $83,746
12 Data Analyst $81,109
13 Police Officer $72,887
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,823
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,950
16 Plumber $61,639
17 Paralegal $61,055
18 Electrician $59,888
19 Real Estate Agent $59,820
20 Graphic Designer $59,683
21 Firefighter $55,577
22 Carpenter $55,383
23 HVAC Technician $54,166
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,656
25 Pharmacy Technician $48,650
26 Insurance Agent $48,650
27 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,650
28 Veterinary Technician $48,650
29 Dental Assistant $48,650
30 Loan Officer $48,650
31 Nail Technician $48,650
32 Cosmetologist $48,650
33 Personal Trainer $48,650
34 Chef/Head Cook $48,650
35 Auto Mechanic $48,650
36 Social Worker $48,650
37 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,650
38 Welder $48,251
39 Medical Assistant $37,236
40 Security Guard $35,164

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Fayetteville salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.609×–1.459× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 91.0 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Fayetteville

🏠
1BR Rent
$924/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,121/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$383,580
📉
Unemployment
3.5%
💳
Median Income
$51,513
🎓
College Educated
50%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
91
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Fayetteville Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Fayetteville mean on this page?

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$67,584 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Fayetteville workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Fayetteville?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,632 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Fayetteville?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Fayetteville?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.609×–1.459× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Fayetteville

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