Budget Analysts Salary by State and Metro Area
Budget Analysts in the United States earn a median salary of $91,640/year ($44.06/hr). Salaries range from $62,250 to $136,660 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and DC and 30 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$62K
10th percentile
$75K
25th percentile
$92K
Median
$114K
75th percentile
$137K
90th percentile
Where Budget Analysts have the most money left over after rent
Median pay minus estimated federal + state + FICA taxes, minus 12 months of rent at HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. Darker green means more money left over each year. Hover any state for the breakdown.
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| State | Median (nominal) | Rent/mo (2BR) | Left after rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $125K | $2,146 | $62K |
| Alabama | $99K | $1,085 | $61K |
| Maryland | $106K | $1,795 | $57K |
| Michigan | $96K | $1,272 | $57K |
| Virginia | $105K | $1,646 | $57K |
| Ohio | $90K | $1,188 | $56K |
| New Hampshire | $93K | $1,528 | $55K |
| Tennessee | $87K | $1,215 | $55K |
| Alaska | $95K | $1,643 | $55K |
| Illinois | $95K | $1,407 | $54K |
| Washington | $97K | $1,830 | $54K |
| New Mexico | $87K | $1,119 | $53K |
| Wyoming | $81K | $1,008 | $53K |
| Iowa | $87K | $1,064 | $52K |
| Rhode Island | $93K | $1,544 | $52K |
| South Dakota | $79K | $1,017 | $52K |
| Vermont | $93K | $1,498 | $52K |
| Georgia | $92K | $1,434 | $51K |
| Connecticut | $95K | $1,679 | $51K |
| Idaho | $83K | $1,136 | $50K |
| Indiana | $82K | $1,144 | $50K |
| Maine | $88K | $1,281 | $50K |
| Missouri | $82K | $1,097 | $50K |
| Nebraska | $83K | $1,113 | $50K |
| South Carolina | $86K | $1,263 | $50K |
| Texas | $83K | $1,415 | $50K |
| Utah | $89K | $1,350 | $50K |
| Colorado | $97K | $1,832 | $50K |
| North Dakota | $77K | $1,034 | $49K |
| Oklahoma | $81K | $1,081 | $49K |
| Oregon | $95K | $1,555 | $49K |
| Pennsylvania | $84K | $1,351 | $49K |
| West Virginia | $79K | $1,008 | $49K |
| Arizona | $85K | $1,437 | $49K |
| Florida | $84K | $1,658 | $48K |
| Kansas | $80K | $1,066 | $48K |
| Louisiana | $81K | $1,191 | $48K |
| Minnesota | $86K | $1,384 | $48K |
| Nevada | $82K | $1,501 | $48K |
| Wisconsin | $82K | $1,202 | $48K |
| Mississippi | $79K | $1,077 | $47K |
| Montana | $80K | $1,129 | $47K |
| New Jersey | $96K | $2,067 | $47K |
| North Carolina | $82K | $1,284 | $47K |
| Kentucky | $77K | $1,110 | $46K |
| Delaware | $82K | $1,448 | $45K |
| Arkansas | $72K | $1,021 | $44K |
| New York | $89K | $1,917 | $43K |
| California | $100K | $2,471 | $43K |
| Massachusetts | $92K | $2,347 | $41K |
| Hawaii | $92K | $2,240 | $40K |
Budget Analysts salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $125K | $59.9/hr | 1,490 |
| Maryland | $106K | $50.97/hr | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $105K | $50.71/hr | 2,730 |
| California | $100K | $47.84/hr | 4,160 |
| Alabama | $99K | $47.83/hr | 870 |
| Colorado | $97K | $46.68/hr | 1,290 |
| Washington | $97K | $46.46/hr | 1,510 |
| Michigan | $96K | $46.36/hr | 1,020 |
| New Jersey | $96K | $46.28/hr | 840 |
| Connecticut | $95K | $45.88/hr | 970 |
| Oregon | $95K | $45.79/hr | 1,090 |
| Illinois | $95K | $45.61/hr | 750 |
| Alaska | $95K | $45.55/hr | 220 |
| Vermont | $93K | $44.92/hr | 90 |
| Rhode Island | $93K | $44.61/hr | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $93K | $44.52/hr | 80 |
| Hawaii | $92K | $44.41/hr | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $92K | $44.36/hr | 1,280 |
| Georgia | $92K | $44.17/hr | 1,900 |
| Ohio | $90K | $43.19/hr | 800 |
| Utah | $89K | $42.6/hr | 280 |
| New York | $89K | $42.57/hr | 2,760 |
| Maine | $88K | $42.37/hr | 200 |
| New Mexico | $87K | $42/hr | 740 |
| Tennessee | $87K | $41.62/hr | 1,140 |
| Iowa | $87K | $41.61/hr | 390 |
| South Carolina | $86K | $41.47/hr | 470 |
| Minnesota | $86K | $41.33/hr | 450 |
| Arizona | $85K | $40.78/hr | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | $84K | $40.5/hr | 1,490 |
| Florida | $84K | $40.46/hr | 3,150 |
| Idaho | $83K | $40.01/hr | 190 |
| Nebraska | $83K | $39.91/hr | 200 |
| Texas | $83K | $39.89/hr | 3,340 |
| North Carolina | $82K | $39.59/hr | 1,830 |
| Wisconsin | $82K | $39.51/hr | 820 |
| Indiana | $82K | $39.46/hr | 390 |
| Delaware | $82K | $39.42/hr | 260 |
| Missouri | $82K | $39.42/hr | 520 |
| Nevada | $82K | $39.23/hr | 440 |
| Wyoming | $81K | $38.99/hr | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $81K | $38.94/hr | 670 |
| Louisiana | $81K | $38.72/hr | 330 |
| Kansas | $80K | $38.53/hr | 270 |
| Montana | $80K | $38.32/hr | 360 |
| South Dakota | $79K | $38.07/hr | 120 |
| West Virginia | $79K | $37.91/hr | 180 |
| Mississippi | $79K | $37.91/hr | 390 |
| North Dakota | $77K | $37.21/hr | 150 |
| Kentucky | $77K | $36.95/hr | 630 |
| Arkansas | $72K | $34.52/hr | 320 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 (all 50 states + DC)
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $135K | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $132K | 340 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $128K | 90 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125K | 4,100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117K | 760 |
| Huntsville, AL | $113K | 520 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $110K | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107K | 290 |
| Gainesville, GA | $107K | 50 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $106K | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104K | 910 |
| Salinas, CA | $104K | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $104K | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | $103K | 90 |
| Modesto, CA | $102K | 40 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $102K | 110 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $102K | 530 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $102K | 70 |
| New Haven, CT | $102K | 70 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $101K | 210 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101K | 740 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $100K | 1,170 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $99K | 500 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $99K | 30 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $99K | 70 |
| Vallejo, CA | $99K | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98K | 620 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98K | 930 |
| Salem, OR | $98K | 360 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $98K | 50 |