Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $72,950 | $102,741 | -29% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.07 | $49.39 | -29% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $83,947.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Arkansas is $72,950, or about $35.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Arkansas is -29% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,250 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $72,950, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 137 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 80% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Insurance Underwriters at $82,130, Financial and Investment Analysts at $81,110, Personal Financial Advisors at $79,420 — all figures are median annual wages for Arkansas.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 137 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 80% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arkansas | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Underwriters | $82,130 | $290 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,110 | $1,390 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $79,420 | $1,320 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $78,560 | $30 |
| Logisticians | $78,400 | $2,220 |
| Project Management Specialists | $77,170 | $5,510 |
Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 673 occupations in Arkansas.