Management Analysts Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for management analysts is $101,860, or $48.97 per hour. About 898,280 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $134,720 in Massachusetts to $69,390 in Mississippi.
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 | Massachusetts | $134,720 | $64.77 | 30,060 | 1.43 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $126,140 | $60.65 | 19,000 | 4.68 |
| 3 | Maryland | $121,680 | $58.50 | 19,170 | 1.20 |
| 4 | Virginia | $117,580 | $56.53 | 59,620 | 2.51 |
| 5 | New York | $112,250 | $53.96 | 69,150 | 1.24 |
| 6 | Washington | $109,170 | $52.49 | 24,760 | 1.21 |
| 7 | Alabama | $108,040 | $51.94 | 4,900 | 0.40 |
| 8 | Vermont | $107,520 | $51.69 | 730 | 0.41 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $105,820 | $50.87 | 22,080 | 0.89 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $104,960 | $50.46 | 8,000 | 0.82 |
| 11 | Colorado | $104,750 | $50.36 | 14,360 | 0.86 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $104,270 | $50.13 | 2,670 | 0.68 |
| 13 | Illinois | $104,270 | $50.13 | 45,820 | 1.30 |
| 14 | Oregon | $101,840 | $48.96 | 10,840 | 0.95 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $101,750 | $48.92 | 2,920 | 0.80 |
| 16 | California | $101,460 | $48.78 | 137,280 | 1.30 |
| 17 | Texas | $101,400 | $48.75 | 50,990 | 0.63 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $100,790 | $48.46 | 20,700 | 1.21 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $100,660 | $48.40 | 12,340 | 0.93 |
| 20 | Alaska | $100,190 | $48.17 | 460 | 0.24 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $99,640 | $47.91 | 4,100 | 1.42 |
| 22 | Georgia | $99,600 | $47.89 | 38,390 | 1.36 |
| 23 | Delaware | $99,480 | $47.83 | 4,120 | 1.47 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $99,420 | $47.80 | 5,760 | 0.58 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $99,260 | $47.72 | 13,700 | 0.72 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $98,780 | $47.49 | 11,670 | 0.69 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $98,560 | $47.38 | 22,200 | 0.78 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $98,540 | $47.37 | 390 | 0.24 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $97,470 | $46.86 | 1,740 | 0.43 |
| 30 | Montana | $97,470 | $46.86 | 1,590 | 0.54 |
| 31 | Missouri | $97,270 | $46.77 | 10,030 | 0.59 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $95,630 | $45.98 | 4,550 | 0.39 |
| 33 | Indiana | $95,560 | $45.94 | 11,770 | 0.64 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $95,540 | $45.94 | 4,760 | 0.43 |
| 35 | Ohio | $94,270 | $45.32 | 25,120 | 0.78 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $93,830 | $45.11 | 34,420 | 0.98 |
| 37 | Michigan | $93,640 | $45.02 | 13,010 | 0.51 |
| 38 | Arizona | $93,310 | $44.86 | 17,190 | 0.92 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $93,180 | $44.80 | 3,910 | 0.78 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $90,220 | $43.38 | — | — |
| 41 | Idaho | $88,710 | $42.65 | 3,700 | 0.75 |
| 42 | Florida | $88,610 | $42.60 | 71,060 | 1.24 |
| 43 | Iowa | $85,530 | $41.12 | 4,150 | 0.46 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $83,620 | $40.20 | 2,980 | 1.13 |
| 45 | Utah | $83,530 | $40.16 | 5,670 | 0.57 |
| 46 | Nevada | $81,600 | $39.23 | 4,550 | 0.51 |
| 47 | Kansas | $81,210 | $39.04 | 5,280 | 0.64 |
| 48 | Maine | $75,530 | $36.31 | 2,910 | 0.79 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $75,360 | $36.23 | 2,740 | 0.46 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $72,950 | $35.07 | 6,250 | 0.83 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $69,390 | $33.36 | 3,160 | 0.47 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do management analysts make?
The median annual wage for management analysts in the United States is $101,860, or $48.97 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $60,640, and the top 10% earn $171,640.
How many management analysts are employed in the U.S.?
About 898,280 people work as management analysts nationwide.
Which state pays management analysts the most?
Massachusetts pays the most at a median of $134,720, followed by District of Columbia ($126,140) and Maryland ($121,680).
Which state pays management analysts the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $69,390.
Where are management analysts jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 4.68×.