Budget Analysts Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for budget analysts in the U.S. is $91,640 ($44.06 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $91,640
- Mean annual wage
- $96,370
- Median hourly wage
- $44.06
- Employment
- 47,160
47,160 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,250 | $29.93 |
| 25th percentile | $75,320 | $36.21 |
| Median (50th) | $91,640 | $44.06 |
| 75th percentile | $114,220 | $54.91 |
| 90th percentile | $136,660 | $65.70 |
Highest-paying states for budget analysts
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $124,590 | 1,490 |
| Maryland | $106,020 | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $105,470 | 2,730 |
| California | $99,520 | 4,160 |
| Alabama | $99,490 | 870 |
| Colorado | $97,100 | 1,290 |
| Washington | $96,640 | 1,510 |
| Michigan | $96,430 | 1,020 |
| New Jersey | $96,250 | 840 |
| Connecticut | $95,440 | 970 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $71,800 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $76,860 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $77,400 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $78,850 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $78,850 median annual wage
About this occupation
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Typical tasks
- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
- Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
- Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
- Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
- Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
- Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 45.5% |
| Master's degree | 31.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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