Budget Analysts pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for budget analysts is $46.46 an hour ($96,640 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.

$46.46Median hourly pay
$79,740–$129,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,510People in this job in Washington

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($91,640). Washington ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for budget analysts in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.44$61,240
25% of workers$38.34$79,740
Half of workers (median)$46.46$96,640
75% of workers$62.25$129,480
90% of workers$70.98$147,640

Budget Analysts pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$104,090910
Kennewick-Richland$98,75030
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$91,060290
Spokane-Spokane Valley$88,81060

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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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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