Budget Analysts Salary by State
The national median pay for budget analysts is $91,640 a year. By state, it ranges from $71,800 in Arkansas to $124,590 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $62,250
- 25th percentile
- $75,320
- Median
- $91,640
- 75th percentile
- $114,220
- Top 10%
- $136,660
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 47,160 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $124,590 | +36% | $82,060 | $156,750 | 1,490 |
| 2 | Maryland | $106,020 | +16% | $65,680 | $156,750 | 2,490 |
| 3 | Virginia | $105,470 | +15% | $70,610 | $156,750 | 2,730 |
| 4 | California | $99,520 | +9% | $69,170 | $149,650 | 4,160 |
| 5 | Alabama | $99,490 | +9% | $61,050 | $142,670 | 870 |
| 6 | Colorado | $97,100 | +6% | $70,660 | $130,180 | 1,290 |
| 7 | Washington | $96,640 | +5% | $61,240 | $147,640 | 1,510 |
| 8 | Michigan | $96,430 | +5% | $65,390 | $142,380 | 1,020 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $96,250 | +5% | $67,590 | $140,730 | 840 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $95,440 | +4% | $70,720 | $131,160 | 970 |
| 11 | Oregon | $95,250 | +4% | $64,360 | $124,900 | 1,090 |
| 12 | Illinois | $94,880 | +4% | $59,300 | $132,380 | 750 |
| 13 | Alaska | $94,740 | +3% | $74,340 | $130,270 | 220 |
| 14 | Vermont | $93,430 | +2% | $68,580 | $105,310 | 90 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $92,790 | +1% | $65,680 | $130,480 | 90 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $92,600 | +1% | $68,080 | $130,480 | 80 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $92,380 | +1% | $63,790 | $120,270 | 210 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $92,260 | +1% | $67,860 | $131,770 | 1,280 |
| 19 | Georgia | $91,870 | 0% | $55,050 | $133,090 | 1,900 |
| 20 | Ohio | $89,840 | −2% | $60,570 | $135,370 | 800 |
| 21 | Utah | $88,610 | −3% | $63,570 | $133,630 | 280 |
| 22 | New York | $88,540 | −3% | $64,990 | $135,190 | 2,760 |
| 23 | Maine | $88,130 | −4% | $61,110 | $118,040 | 200 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $87,360 | −5% | $58,360 | $129,470 | 740 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $86,570 | −6% | $63,920 | $133,280 | 1,140 |
| 26 | Iowa | $86,550 | −6% | $63,650 | $134,440 | 390 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $86,260 | −6% | $62,870 | $125,860 | 470 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $85,970 | −6% | $65,160 | $134,040 | 450 |
| 29 | Arizona | $84,810 | −7% | $60,500 | $123,300 | 730 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $84,240 | −8% | $55,220 | $124,590 | 1,490 |
| 31 | Florida | $84,170 | −8% | $56,660 | $123,710 | 3,150 |
| 32 | Idaho | $83,220 | −9% | $63,290 | $126,220 | 190 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $83,010 | −9% | $61,100 | $122,530 | 200 |
| 34 | Texas | $82,970 | −9% | $60,840 | $126,200 | 3,340 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $82,350 | −10% | $59,050 | $128,560 | 1,830 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $82,180 | −10% | $59,960 | $112,610 | 820 |
| 37 | Indiana | $82,080 | −10% | $60,390 | $106,330 | 390 |
| 38 | Delaware | $82,000 | −11% | $65,980 | $122,260 | 260 |
| 39 | Missouri | $81,980 | −11% | $60,920 | $128,110 | 520 |
| 40 | Nevada | $81,600 | −11% | $64,500 | $114,250 | 440 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $81,100 | −12% | $63,480 | $106,330 | 80 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $80,990 | −12% | $55,620 | $118,360 | 670 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $80,530 | −12% | $53,560 | $122,660 | 330 |
| 44 | Kansas | $80,140 | −13% | $59,240 | $117,810 | 270 |
| 45 | Montana | $79,700 | −13% | $62,260 | $103,530 | 360 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $79,180 | −14% | $56,910 | $116,000 | 120 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $78,850 | −14% | $46,690 | $103,380 | 390 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $78,850 | −14% | $51,200 | $119,430 | 180 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $77,400 | −16% | $61,350 | $100,420 | 150 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $76,860 | −16% | $59,960 | $112,400 | 630 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $71,800 | −22% | $46,750 | $106,330 | 320 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Budget Analysts salary questions
Which state pays budget analysts the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $124,590 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $91,640). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays budget analysts the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $71,800 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most budget analysts work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,160, with a median of $99,520.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.