Budget Analysts pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for budget analysts is $39.89 an hour ($82,970 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($91,640). Texas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for budget analysts in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| 25% of workers | $33.69 | $70,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.89 | $82,970 |
| 75% of workers | $49.92 | $103,830 |
| 90% of workers | $60.67 | $126,200 |
Budget Analysts pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $98,330 | 620 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $95,930 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $92,000 | 560 |
| Killeen-Temple | $91,170 | 90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $82,790 | 810 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $81,720 | 620 |
| Corpus Christi | $79,250 | 40 |
| El Paso | $77,960 | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $65,480 | 30 |
| Waco | $60,840 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $80,920 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,150 |
| Loan Officers | $66,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $99,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $71,650 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,890 |
| Credit Analysts | $78,730 |
| Tax Preparers | $47,460 |
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