Budget Analysts
Occupation
$87,930
National Median Salary
$42.27
Median Hourly Wage
47,170
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+23.5%
10 Year Change
$71,220
2014 Median
$87,930
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Budget Analysts
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $120,660 | 70 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $115,000 | 170 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $111,670 | 50 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $111,550 | 420 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $110,380 | 100 |
Top Paying States for Budget Analysts
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117,960 | 1,720 |
| Virginia | $108,740 | 2,940 |
| California | $103,900 | 3,700 |
| Maryland | $101,420 | 2,870 |
| New Mexico | $99,590 | 710 |
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Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Legal Services
Postal Service (Federal Government)
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services