How much does a budget analyst make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $44.06 an hour or $7,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.06
- Average (mean)
- $96,370
- Jobs
- 47,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 25th | $75,320 | $36.21 | |
| Median | $91,640 | $44.06 | |
| 75th | $114,200 | $54.91 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $124,600 |
| Maryland | $106,000 |
| Virginia | $105,500 |
| California | $99,520 |
| Alabama | $99,490 |
| Colorado | $97,100 |
| Washington | $96,640 |
| Michigan | $96,430 |
| New Jersey | $96,250 |
| Connecticut | $95,440 |
| Oregon | $95,250 |
| Illinois | $94,880 |
| Alaska | $94,740 |
| Vermont | $93,430 |
| Rhode Island | $92,790 |
| New Hampshire | $92,600 |
| Hawaii | $92,380 |
| Massachusetts | $92,260 |
| Georgia | $91,870 |
| Ohio | $89,840 |
| Utah | $88,610 |
| New York | $88,540 |
| Maine | $88,130 |
| New Mexico | $87,360 |
| Tennessee | $86,570 |
| Iowa | $86,550 |
| South Carolina | $86,260 |
| Minnesota | $85,970 |
| Arizona | $84,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,240 |
| Florida | $84,170 |
| Idaho | $83,220 |
| Nebraska | $83,010 |
| Texas | $82,970 |
| North Carolina | $82,350 |
| Wisconsin | $82,180 |
| Indiana | $82,080 |
| Delaware | $82,000 |
| Missouri | $81,980 |
| Nevada | $81,600 |
| Wyoming | $81,100 |
| Oklahoma | $80,990 |
| Louisiana | $80,530 |
| Kansas | $80,140 |
| Montana | $79,700 |
| South Dakota | $79,180 |
| Mississippi | $78,850 |
| West Virginia | $78,850 |
| North Dakota | $77,400 |
| Kentucky | $76,860 |
| Arkansas | $71,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $134,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $127,900 |
| Washington, DC | $125,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $117,400 |
| Huntsville, AL | $113,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $110,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $106,600 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $106,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $104,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $104,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $103,700 |
| Boulder, CO | $102,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $102,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a budget analyst make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $44.06 ($91,640 a year).
How much does a budget analyst make a month?
About $7,637 a month before tax, based on a median of $91,640 a year.
How much does a budget analyst make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,250 or less a year ($29.93 an hour); the top 10% make $136,700 or more.
Which state pays budget analysts the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $124,600 a year, followed by Maryland ($106,000) and Virginia ($105,500).
Which city pays budget analysts the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $134,900 a year.
How many budget analysts are there in the United States?
About 47,160 people work as budget analysts.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.