Jobs, pay and daily life in Springdale, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Springdale is a city in Arkansas with 88,160 residents. The median household earns $69,787 a year and the median rent is $1,071 a month, which is 18.4% of the median household income. It is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan area, where BLS counts 275,180 jobs.
How Springdale compares. Among the 60 largest places in Arkansas, Springdale is #4 by population, #14 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #44 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #20 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Washington County, is #6 of 75 counties for average pay ($59,680).
Springdale has 88,160 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.9% of the population of Arkansas. It covers 50 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,771 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3, 16% younger than the state median (32.3 against 38.5).
The median gross rent is $1,071 a month (rent plus utilities), 13% above the state median ($1,071 against $947). Over a year that is 18.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $261,800, which is 3.8 times the median household income ($69,787); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 53.4% of households own their home, 20% below the state average (53.4% against 66.4%).
The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan area has 275,180 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $46,610 a year, 9% below the national median ($46,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (31,250 jobs, median $43,840); transportation and material moving (26,990 jobs, median $41,320); food preparation and serving related (26,710 jobs, median $28,550). The area is most specialised in production (1.4 times) and computer and mathematical (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are computer and mathematical ($104,300) and management ($103,480). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Washington County was 3.1%. 67.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Washington County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 77.7% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 0.8% walk, 7.6% work from home. 4.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 57% below the state average (4.9% against 11.4%).
24.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the state share (24.2% against 25.7%). 26.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 389% above the state share (26.6% against 5.4%). The poverty rate is 13.4%, 16% below the state rate (13.4% against 16.0%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 35°F (1.5°C). About 1,178 mm (46 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (151 mm) and Jan the driest (64 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Lowell (4 miles, rent 6% higher); Tontitown (5 miles, rent 26% higher); Fayetteville (8 miles, similar rent); Rogers (9 miles, rent 19% higher). Rent differences are against Springdale; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 590 | 0.97 | $254,690 | $64,330 | $401,360 | -4% |
| Marketing Managers | 810 | 1.16 | $175,260 | $76,370 | $284,510 | +5% |
| Financial Managers | 1,880 | 1.26 | $147,410 | $77,490 | $307,200 | -12% |
| Sales Managers | 1,140 | 1.01 | $147,270 | $65,200 | $292,250 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,050 | 0.88 | $141,940 | $82,680 | $223,050 | -19% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 670 | 1.54 | $136,410 | $93,490 | $216,570 | +8% |
| Chief Executives | 670 | 1.85 | $134,640 | $57,250 | $570,080 | -37% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 600 | 1.04 | $127,380 | $97,060 | $161,030 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 810 | 0.60 | $126,220 | $71,610 | $325,270 | -21% |
| Information Security Analysts | 620 | 1.85 | $106,200 | $66,000 | $159,990 | -18% |
| Software Developers | 2,490 | 0.83 | $105,130 | $62,940 | $157,820 | -23% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,320 | 1.20 | $104,990 | $53,360 | $207,320 | -26% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 510 | 0.88 | $103,440 | $79,910 | $121,810 | -2% |
| Construction Managers | 690 | 1.03 | $99,320 | $56,290 | $134,680 | -14% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 970 | 0.91 | $98,300 | $53,670 | $166,290 | -21% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,350 | 1.47 | $94,860 | $64,490 | $136,980 | -10% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 500 | 1.33 | $84,540 | $49,570 | $162,990 | -3% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 630 | 0.98 | $84,240 | $63,360 | $143,140 | -18% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 2,590 | 1.63 | $83,000 | $43,120 | $159,070 | +5% |
| Management Analysts | 1,320 | 0.83 | $82,790 | $47,420 | $163,530 | -19% |
These figures are for the whole Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,610 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Construction | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.1% |
| Other services | 5.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.6% |
| Information | 0.5% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Springdale lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Benton County.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 256,765 | $18,160 million | $70,726 | 120,673 | 7,052 | $59,680 | +2.2% | 3.1% | 144,455 |
| Benton County | 303,632 | $26,126 million | $86,045 | 144,544 | 8,444 | $81,978 | +3.7% | 3.0% | 176,262 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 17,072 | 16.9% | $60,645 | 0.99 |
| Retail trade | 13,948 | 13.8% | $41,414 | 1.16 |
| Manufacturing | 13,486 | 13.3% | $56,693 | 1.36 |
| Accommodation and food services | 13,299 | 13.1% | $22,658 | 1.21 |
| Construction | 7,925 | 7.8% | $70,844 | 1.25 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5,566 | 5.5% | $63,263 | 1.09 |
| Administrative and waste services | 5,429 | 5.4% | $41,332 | 0.76 |
| Professional and technical services | 4,960 | 4.9% | $74,005 | 0.59 |
| Management of companies | 4,300 | 4.2% | $153,384 | 2.11 |
| Wholesale trade | 4,110 | 4.1% | $107,675 | 0.86 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3,078 | 3.0% | $49,052 | 0.85 |
| Finance and insurance | 2,506 | 2.5% | $87,005 | 0.51 |
| Real estate and rental | 1,686 | 1.7% | $51,978 | 0.90 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 1,546 | 1.5% | $27,155 | 0.76 |
| Educational services | 936 | 0.9% | $34,498 | 0.38 |
| Information | 908 | 0.9% | $75,241 | 0.40 |
| Utilities | 445 | 0.4% | $109,268 | 0.97 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 4.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,787 |
| Income per person | $32,877 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,071 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.4% |
| Median home value | $261,800 |
| Homeowners | 53.4% |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 91.4 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $46,610 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 3.90%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 75.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.2% |
| Born abroad | 26.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 67.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.5 | 35 | 64 |
| Feb | 3.6 | 38 | 67 |
| Mar | 9.1 | 48 | 104 |
| Apr | 14.3 | 58 | 123 |
| May | 19.1 | 66 | 151 |
| Jun | 24.0 | 75 | 108 |
| Jul | 26.8 | 80 | 99 |
| Aug | 26.2 | 79 | 105 |
| Sep | 21.9 | 71 | 96 |
| Oct | 14.9 | 59 | 111 |
| Nov | 8.6 | 47 | 76 |
| Dec | 3.1 | 38 | 74 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | AR | 4 mi | 10,849 | $95,527 | $1,136 |
| Tontitown | AR | 5 mi | 6,425 | $85,603 | $1,346 |
| Fayetteville | AR | 8 mi | 99,319 | $62,695 | $1,065 |
| Rogers | AR | 9 mi | 72,981 | $86,728 | $1,270 |
| Bentonville | AR | 12 mi | 58,249 | $112,792 | $1,344 |
| Farmington | AR | 12 mi | 9,094 | $90,469 | $1,321 |
| Centerton | AR | 14 mi | 21,920 | $115,713 | $1,465 |
| Prairie Grove | AR | 16 mi | 7,798 | $70,701 | $968 |
| Pea Ridge | AR | 18 mi | 8,108 | $95,521 | $1,818 |
| Bella Vista | AR | 20 mi | 31,697 | $88,055 | $1,395 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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88,160 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,071 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.4% of the median household income.
$69,787 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.1% (BLS county, Washington County (latest month 2026M09)).
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