Budget Analysts Salary in North Carolina
Budget Analysts in North Carolina earn a median of $82,350 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($91,640)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,830
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,050; the top 10% earn over $128,560. Nationally the range is $62,250 to $136,660.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Budget Analysts pay in North Carolina
How much do budget analysts make in North Carolina?
The median is $82,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,050 and the top 10% earn over $128,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for budget analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $91,640). Living costs are not included.