Budget Analysts pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for budget analysts is $44.06 an hour ($91,640 a year). About 47,160 people work in this job there.

$44.06Median hourly pay
$75,320–$114,220Middle half of workers, yearly
47,160People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for budget analysts in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.93$62,250
25% of workers$36.21$75,320
Half of workers (median)$44.06$91,640
75% of workers$54.91$114,220
90% of workers$65.70$136,660

Best-paying states for budget analysts

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
District of Columbia$124,5901,490
Maryland$106,0202,490
Virginia$105,4702,730
California$99,5204,160
Alabama$99,490870
Colorado$97,1001,290
Washington$96,6401,510
Michigan$96,4301,020
New Jersey$96,250840
Connecticut$95,440970

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for budget analysts

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Accountants and Auditors$83,680
Financial and Investment Analysts$102,740
Loan Officers$76,690
Personal Financial Advisors$105,070
Financial Specialists, All Other$81,100
Insurance Underwriters$81,370
Tax Preparers$54,920
Financial Examiners$94,160

Other job titles for this job

Budget AdministratorBudget AdminBudget AnalystBudget and Policy AnalystBudget CoordinatorBudget EngineerBudget ExaminerBudget Management AnalystBudget OfficerBudget Planning AnalystBudget SpecialistFinancial Management Analyst

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