Budget Analysts Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $65,960 -25% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 150
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $52,410
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $82,220
    90th
    $101,440

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 101% Median Budget Analysts salary is 1% above 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,880
    Accountants and Auditors $63,160
    Project Management Specialists $73,720
    Management Analysts $76,040
    Human Resources Specialists $55,050
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Little Rock, AR is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.76 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Little Rock, AR is 25% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,410.