Budget Analysts Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for budget analysts is $91,640, or $44.06 per hour. About 47,160 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $124,590 in District of Columbia to $71,800 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $124,590 | $59.90 | 1,490 | 7.02 |
| 2 | Maryland | $106,020 | $50.97 | 2,490 | 2.97 |
| 3 | Virginia | $105,470 | $50.71 | 2,730 | 2.19 |
| 4 | California | $99,520 | $47.84 | 4,160 | 0.75 |
| 5 | Alabama | $99,490 | $47.83 | 870 | 1.36 |
| 6 | Colorado | $97,100 | $46.68 | 1,290 | 1.48 |
| 7 | Washington | $96,640 | $46.46 | 1,510 | 1.40 |
| 8 | Michigan | $96,430 | $46.36 | 1,020 | 0.76 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $96,250 | $46.28 | 840 | 0.65 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $95,440 | $45.88 | 970 | 1.88 |
| 11 | Oregon | $95,250 | $45.79 | 1,090 | 1.82 |
| 12 | Illinois | $94,880 | $45.61 | 750 | 0.40 |
| 13 | Alaska | $94,740 | $45.55 | 220 | 2.21 |
| 14 | Vermont | $93,430 | $44.92 | 90 | 1.02 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $92,790 | $44.61 | 90 | 0.60 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $92,600 | $44.52 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $92,380 | $44.41 | 210 | 1.10 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $92,260 | $44.36 | 1,280 | 1.16 |
| 19 | Georgia | $91,870 | $44.17 | 1,900 | 1.28 |
| 20 | Ohio | $89,840 | $43.19 | 800 | 0.47 |
| 21 | Utah | $88,610 | $42.60 | 280 | 0.54 |
| 22 | New York | $88,540 | $42.57 | 2,760 | 0.94 |
| 23 | Maine | $88,130 | $42.37 | 200 | 1.03 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $87,360 | $42.00 | 740 | 2.81 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $86,570 | $41.62 | 1,140 | 1.15 |
| 26 | Iowa | $86,550 | $41.61 | 390 | 0.82 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $86,260 | $41.47 | 470 | 0.68 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $85,970 | $41.33 | 450 | 0.50 |
| 29 | Arizona | $84,810 | $40.78 | 730 | 0.74 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $84,240 | $40.50 | 1,490 | 0.81 |
| 31 | Florida | $84,170 | $40.46 | 3,150 | 1.05 |
| 32 | Idaho | $83,220 | $40.01 | 190 | 0.73 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $83,010 | $39.91 | 200 | 0.63 |
| 34 | Texas | $82,970 | $39.89 | 3,340 | 0.78 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $82,350 | $39.59 | 1,830 | 1.22 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $82,180 | $39.51 | 820 | 0.92 |
| 37 | Indiana | $82,080 | $39.46 | 390 | 0.40 |
| 38 | Delaware | $82,000 | $39.42 | 260 | 1.80 |
| 39 | Missouri | $81,980 | $39.42 | 520 | 0.59 |
| 40 | Nevada | $81,600 | $39.23 | 440 | 0.94 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $81,100 | $38.99 | 80 | 0.90 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $80,990 | $38.94 | 670 | 1.29 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $80,530 | $38.72 | 330 | 0.56 |
| 44 | Kansas | $80,140 | $38.53 | 270 | 0.62 |
| 45 | Montana | $79,700 | $38.32 | 360 | 2.33 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $79,180 | $38.07 | 120 | 0.88 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $78,850 | $37.91 | 180 | 0.87 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $78,850 | $37.91 | 390 | 1.11 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $77,400 | $37.21 | 150 | 1.17 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $76,860 | $36.95 | 630 | 1.03 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $71,800 | $34.52 | 320 | 0.81 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do budget analysts make?
The median annual wage for budget analysts in the United States is $91,640, or $44.06 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $62,250, and the top 10% earn $136,660.
How many budget analysts are employed in the U.S.?
About 47,160 people work as budget analysts nationwide.
Which state pays budget analysts the most?
District of Columbia pays the most at a median of $124,590, followed by Maryland ($106,020) and Virginia ($105,470).
Which state pays budget analysts the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $71,800.
Where are budget analysts jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 7.02×.