Budget Analysts Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $74,180 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.67
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $108,710
Employed locally 40
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $46,750
    50th (median)
    $74,180
    75th
    $88,610
    90th
    $108,710

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 95% Median Budget Analysts salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Huntsville, AL $109,050

    Nearby metros — Budget Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $108,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,670
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $105,760

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Fayetteville, AR is $35.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.27 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.6% below the national median of $87,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Budget Analysts in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,750.