Budget Analysts pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for budget analysts is $46.28 an hour ($96,250 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($91,640). New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for budget analysts in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.49 | $67,590 |
| 25% of workers | $39.18 | $81,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.28 | $96,250 |
| 75% of workers | $56.45 | $117,420 |
| 90% of workers | $67.66 | $140,730 |
Budget Analysts pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $88,530 | 220 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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