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Computer and Information Systems Managers in Arkansas

Thinking about a career as a Computer and Information Systems Managers in Arkansas? Here’s what the data says. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes “Computer Occupations” (15-1211 through 15-1299).

What do Computer and Information Systems Managers Make in Arkansas?

The computer and information systems managers working in Arkansas, the median annual wage is $118,230 per year (or about $56.84/hour).Pay can range from $63,680 at the 10th percentile to $201,710 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$63,680	$30.62
25th percentile	$84,740	$40.74
Median (50th)	$118,230	$56.84
75th percentile	$160,590	$77.21
90th percentile	$201,710	$96.98

The job concentration index in Arkansas relative to the national average — is 0.56, suggesting fewer computer and information systems managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, computer and information systems managers earn a median of $175,079 per year ($84.17/hour), lower than the Arkansas median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 53,407 computer and information systems managers across the United States. In Arkansas alone, about 3,030 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 6,480 computer and information systems managers.

Top Arkansas Metros for Computer and Information Systems Managers

These are the Arkansas metros with the most computer and information systems managers in Arkansas.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR	1,140	$117,800
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	740	$153,130
Fort Smith, AR-OK	160	$105,480
Jonesboro, AR	110	$104,330
Hot Springs, AR	50	$101,090

Top States for Computer and Information Systems Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most computer and information systems managers work.

State	Number Employed
California	100,020
Texas	74,890
New York	40,780
New Jersey	33,860
Florida	32,340
Illinois	27,550
Massachusetts	25,640
North Carolina	24,230
Pennsylvania	23,320
Virginia	18,740
Washington	18,310
Georgia	17,560
Michigan	15,840
Maryland	15,120
Arizona	14,530
Ohio	14,110
Colorado	12,450
Tennessee	11,720
Connecticut	10,750
Minnesota	10,710

Highest-Paying States for Computer and Information Systems Managers

The highest-paying states for computer and information systems managers.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$211,340
New York	$209,980
Washington	$206,420
Massachusetts	$203,300
New Jersey	$196,480
Virginia	$192,870
District of Columbia	$191,880
Delaware	$180,960
Colorado	$180,240
Oregon	$178,210

Skills

Key computer and information systems managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for computer and information systems managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
• Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Developing and Building Teams
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
• Processing Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Maven, Apache Tomcat, Apple macOS, Atlassian JIRA, C In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Science
• Computer Systems Networking
• Computer Software Applications

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Related Careers

Careers similar to computer and information systems managers include:

• Project Management Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Information Security Analysts
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Computer User Support Specialists

Also Known As

Application Development Director, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Computer Operations Manager, Computer Programming Manager, Computer Security Manager, Computer Systems Information Director, Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computing Services Director, Consulting Technical Director, Cyber Workforce Manager, Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Manager, Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Requirements Manager, Data Center Manager, Data Operations Director, Data Processing Manager.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-3021.00