Fayetteville Employment

Employment and Industries in the Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Fayetteville has been ranked 8th in Forbes Magazine's Top 10 Best Places in America for Business and Careers. It was also in Kiplinger's Best Cities Work, Live and Play list. Fayetteville was mentioned as one of the "Best Places to Live in America" by Money Magazine. The Milken Institute rated Fayetteville MSA as one of the Best Performing Cities; wages/salary growth and job growth. Fayetteville MSA is ranked #4 in the country for Best Transportation & Warehousing work forces by Expansion Management.

Technology-based companies have an important role in the city's economy. Radio frequency identification, database and telecommunications and biotechnology sectors provide a large number of jobs. The city is regarded as a prominent center for research and technology projects. Fayetteville, Rogers, Springfield, Bentoville, the University of Arkansas, the GENESIS Technology Incubator and managers from the Arkansas Research and Technology Park have created a favorable environment for technology-based companies. The University provides vital assistance to the local technology companies.

The city has a wide variety of manufactures that play a prominent role in the economy and also provide a substantial amount of jobs. In addition, education, accommodation, transportation and logistics, food services and healthcare are significant elements of the economy.

The major industries for employment, in descending order, are provided below:

  • Services - 36%
  • Manufacturing - 17%
  • Wholesale Trade - 15%
  • Government - 12%
  • Transportation and Retail Trade - 10%
  • Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 5%

Noteworthy items about Fayetteville: In 2008 Fayetteville had a cost of living index of 90.6. The average in the nation is 100. About 41% of the workers over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher. The daytime population expands by about 20% due to people commuting to work from the surrounding area.

The major employers in the Fayetteville area are shown below:

  • University of Arkansas - Education
  • Pinnacle Foods Int'l - Frozen Dinners
  • Superior Industries - Cast aluminum wheels
  • Washington Regional Medical Center - Medical
  • Fayetteville School District - Education
  • Arkansas Western Gas Company - Utilities
  • Ayrshire Electronics - Manufacturing
  • City of Fayetteville - Government
  • Dillards - Retail
  • Hanna's - Potpourri/Candles
  • McClinton-Anchor - Limestone/Hot mix
  • Tyson's Entree Division - Frozen dinner entrees
  • Veteran's Medical Center - Medical
  • Walmart Supercenter - Retail
  • Washington County - Government
  • American Air Filter - Air filters
  • Marshalltown - Cement finishing tools
  • Standard Register - Business forms
  • AEP/SWEPCO - Utilities
  • Arvest Bank & Trust - Financial

Business organizations offering assistance to Fayetteville companies:

ArkansasBusiness.com provides information about the current business activities in Fayetteville.

Jobs in Fayetteville

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations248970$47,600$22.88100
2Transportation and Material Moving Occupations30320$38,150$18.346.7
3Office and Administrative Support Occupations29860$37,230$17.913.75
4Sales and Related Occupations24820$42,190$20.289.5
5Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations23430$23,260$11.188.7
6Production Occupations23010$33,460$16.095.6
7Business and Financial Operations Occupations16290$73,410$35.295.35
8Educational Instruction and Library Occupations15920$48,170$23.166
9Management Occupations14550$116,820$56.166.35
10Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers11920$49,330$23.721.2
11Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations11610$74,980$36.055.85
12Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations9790$43,290$20.813.75
13Construction and Extraction Occupations8930$40,550$19.494.6
14Retail Salespersons8300$27,250$13.12.7
15Computer and Mathematical Occupations7940$74,330$35.743
16Fast Food and Counter Workers7770$21,440$10.312.45
17Healthcare Support Occupations7310$28,720$13.812.85
18Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations6730$29,750$14.33.6
19Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand5040$27,840$13.381.8
20Office Clerks, General4770$33,920$16.311.9
21General and Operations Managers4660$106,300$51.11.5
22Cashiers4530$22,850$10.992.2
23Personal Care and Service Occupations4180$26,760$12.864.65
24Protective Service Occupations4050$40,190$19.322.2
25Waiters and Waitresses4040$20,900$10.051.65
26Customer Service Representatives3820$34,870$16.771.75
27Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners3760$30,340$14.591.5
28Stockers and Order Fillers3650$28,070$13.51.25
29Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers3620$27,920$13.420.1
30Registered Nurses3610$60,870$29.261.95
31Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products3310$84,050$40.410.85
32Cooks, Restaurant3030$24,300$11.680.9
33First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2830$30,800$14.810.6
34First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers2810$52,400$25.190.95
35Helpers--Production Workers2800$27,440$13.190.2
36Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations2740$60,160$28.921.8
37Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers2740$90,440$43.480.65
38Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks2580$38,680$18.591.05
39Architecture and Engineering Occupations2470$69,060$33.21.7
40Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive2420$33,680$16.191.4
41First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2410$38,860$18.680.95
42Home Health and Personal Care Aides2410$23,300$11.20
43Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other2390$65,980$31.720.7
44Nursing Assistants2380$27,070$13.010.95
45Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists2250$79,880$38.40.45
46Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2070$37,710$18.130.9
47Receptionists and Information Clerks1960$27,840$13.380.7
48Accountants and Auditors1920$69,140$33.240.9
49Community and Social Service Occupations1850$45,950$22.091.75
50Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1800$31,440$15.120.8
51Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators1730$34,570$16.620.4
52First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1690$54,390$26.150.4
53Buyers and Purchasing Agents1640$84,620$40.690.25
54Management Analysts1490$100,750$48.440.55
55Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1460$32,150$15.460.35
56Computer Systems Analysts1400$73,110$35.150.4
57Light Truck Drivers1390$32,890$15.810.6
58Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses1360$45,340$21.80.5
59Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers1300$27,660$13.30.75
60Childcare Workers1290$21,890$10.530.7
61Packers and Packagers, Hand1280$27,140$13.050.4
62Legal Occupations1260$83,890$40.330.8
63Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1240$66,980$32.20.7
64Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations1220$64,120$30.830.8
65Industrial Machinery Mechanics1160$45,390$21.820.2
66Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria1130$23,420$11.260.3
67Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity1130$23,290$11.20.3
68Electricians1120$40,830$19.630.45
69Human Resources Specialists1120$69,850$33.580.4
70Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1120$33,810$16.260.4
71Financial Managers1110$147,430$70.880.4
72First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers1080$60,490$29.080.3
73First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors1070$59,080$28.40.3
74First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1050$57,460$27.620.4
75Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1050$23,770$11.430.9
76Tellers1040$25,800$12.410.25
77Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics1010$42,380$20.370.5
78Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment1000$25,260$12.140.3
79Logisticians1000$74,150$35.650.1
80Cooks, Fast Food990$21,020$10.110.3
81Bartenders960$21,480$10.330.4
82Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders960$30,590$14.710.2
83Medical Assistants910$30,150$14.50.45
84Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers900$41,900$20.150.4
85Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education900$30,180$14.510.3
86Security Guards900$27,090$13.020.7
87Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance890$35,990$17.30.1
88Construction Laborers880$31,540$15.160.9
89Computer User Support Specialists820$40,400$19.420.4
90Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks820$46,650$22.430.2
91Carpenters810$39,680$19.080.6
92Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters790$46,100$22.160.3
93Training and Development Specialists790$52,790$25.380.2
94Driver/Sales Workers780$30,820$14.820.3
95Counter and Rental Clerks770$28,770$13.830.3
96Marketing Managers760$170,690$82.060.2
97Computer Network Support Specialists740$43,450$20.890.1
98Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other740$121,220$58.280.7
99Medical and Health Services Managers710$91,460$43.970.3
100Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations690$32,250$15.510.65
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Fayetteville Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$47,600248,970
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$38,15030,320
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$37,23029,860
Sales and Related Occupations$42,19024,820
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$23,26023,430
Production Occupations$33,46023,010
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$73,41016,290
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$48,17015,920
Management Occupations$116,82014,550
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,33011,920
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$74,98011,610
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$43,2909,790
Construction and Extraction Occupations$40,5508,930
Retail Salespersons$27,2508,300
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$74,3307,940
Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,4407,770
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,7207,310
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,7506,730
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$27,8405,040
Office Clerks, General$33,9204,770
General and Operations Managers$106,3004,660
Cashiers$22,8504,530
Personal Care and Service Occupations$26,7604,180
Protective Service Occupations$40,1904,050
Waiters and Waitresses$20,9004,040
Customer Service Representatives$34,8703,820
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,3403,760
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,0703,650
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$27,9203,620
Registered Nurses$60,8703,610
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84,0503,310
Cooks, Restaurant$24,3003,030
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,8002,830
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,4002,810
Helpers--Production Workers$27,4402,800
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$60,1602,740
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90,4402,740
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,6802,580
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$69,0602,470
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,6802,420
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$38,8602,410
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,3002,410
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,9802,390
Nursing Assistants$27,0702,380
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,8802,250
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,7102,070
Receptionists and Information Clerks$27,8401,960
Accountants and Auditors$69,1401,920
Community and Social Service Occupations$45,9501,850
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$31,4401,800

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Fayetteville, Arkansas Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$47,600248,970
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$38,15030,320
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$37,23029,860
Sales and Related Occupations$42,19024,820
Production Occupations$33,46023,010
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$73,41016,290
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$48,17015,920
Management Occupations$116,82014,550
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,33011,920
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$74,98011,610
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$43,2909,790
Construction and Extraction Occupations$40,5508,930
Retail Salespersons$27,2508,300
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$74,3307,940
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,7207,310
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,7506,730
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$27,8405,040
Office Clerks, General$33,9204,770
General and Operations Managers$106,3004,660
Personal Care and Service Occupations$26,7604,180
Protective Service Occupations$40,1904,050
Customer Service Representatives$34,8703,820
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,3403,760
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,0703,650
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$27,9203,620
Registered Nurses$60,8703,610
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84,0503,310
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,8002,830
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,4002,810
Helpers--Production Workers$27,4402,800
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$60,1602,740
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90,4402,740
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,6802,580
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$69,0602,470
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,6802,420
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$38,8602,410
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,9802,390
Nursing Assistants$27,0702,380
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,8802,250
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,7102,070
Receptionists and Information Clerks$27,8401,960
Accountants and Auditors$69,1401,920
Community and Social Service Occupations$45,9501,850
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$31,4401,800
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$34,5701,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$54,3901,690
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84,6201,640
Management Analysts$100,7501,490
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$32,1501,460
Computer Systems Analysts$73,1101,400

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