Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,420 | $110,804 | -28% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.18 | $53.27 | -28% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $91,392.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in Arkansas is $79,420, or about $38.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. Arkansas is -28% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,320 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $79,420, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 100 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Insurance Underwriters at $82,130, Financial and Investment Analysts at $81,110, Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes at $78,560 — 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, financial advisors rank 100 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 85% 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 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $78,560 | $30 |
| Logisticians | $78,400 | $2,220 |
| Project Management Specialists | $77,170 | $5,510 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,870 | $4,510 |
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.