Arkansas Median
$116,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$56.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#49 of 51
7,120 employed here
How much does a Financial Manager make in Arkansas?
Financial Managers in Arkansas take home a median of $116,570 annually — roughly $56.04 an hour — which runs 30% below the national median of $166,570.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $62,780 while the top 10% make $225,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,140 and $168,060 a year.
Financial Manager salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,780 | $30.18 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,140 | $39.49 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $116,570 | $56.04 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $168,060 | $80.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $225,010 | $108.18 |
|
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Financial Manager salary in other states
New York $219,880Massachusetts $206,760New Jersey $199,110District of Columbia $188,880Virginia $185,220Colorado $182,690Delaware $181,580California $180,770Washington $174,840Connecticut $174,830Rhode Island $166,940Georgia $166,790North Carolina $166,780Illinois $165,880Texas $164,860Minnesota $163,410South Dakota $159,700Kansas $159,380Maryland $158,750Oregon $156,460Florida $153,280Utah $150,450Pennsylvania $145,610New Hampshire $144,730Missouri $143,460Tennessee $141,010Ohio $140,870Alabama $140,500Nebraska $140,360Arizona $139,830Wisconsin $139,720Michigan $139,370South Carolina $136,160North Dakota $135,890Indiana $135,840Hawaii $134,210New Mexico $133,700Maine $133,610Iowa $133,320Nevada $132,490Oklahoma $132,460Montana $131,060Kentucky $130,650Vermont $128,690Idaho $127,210Alaska $127,030Louisiana $126,800Wyoming $124,910West Virginia $113,140Mississippi $111,390
Working as a Financial Manager in Arkansas
Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($116,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Financial Manager make in Arkansas?
The median Financial Manager salary in Arkansas is $116,570 per year, or about $56.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,780 at the entry level to $225,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Financial Managers about 30% less than the national median of $166,570. Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $116,570 a year. About 7,120 Financial Managers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.