SOC 13-2031 · May 2025 · United States
Budget Analysts
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Budget Analysts across the United States is $91,640 per year, measured over 47,160 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $124,590.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Budget Analysts
Pay for this occupation varies by 73.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $124,590 and Arkansas pays $71,800.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $124,590 | 1,490 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $106,020 | 2,490 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $105,470 | 2,730 | |
| 4 | California | $99,520 | 4,160 | |
| 5 | Alabama | $99,490 | 870 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $97,100 | 1,290 | |
| 7 | Washington | $96,640 | 1,510 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $96,430 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $96,250 | 840 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $95,440 | 970 |
States with the most Budget Analysts jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,160 | $99,520 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,340 | $82,970 | |
| 3 | Florida | 3,150 | $84,170 | |
| 4 | New York | 2,760 | $88,540 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 2,730 | $105,470 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 2,490 | $106,020 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,900 | $91,870 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,830 | $82,350 | |
| 9 | Washington | 1,510 | $96,640 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 1,490 | $124,590 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | $134,850 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose | $131,730 | 340 |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $127,860 | 90 |
| 4 | Washington | $125,050 | 4,100 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $117,360 | 760 |
| 6 | Huntsville | $113,400 | 520 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $110,470 | 80 |
| 8 | San Diego | $107,010 | 290 |
| 9 | Gainesville | $106,610 | 50 |
| 10 | Lexington Park | $106,280 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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