Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 860 | $91,800 | $44.13 | |
| Alaska | 270 | $85,370 | $41.04 | |
| Arizona | 1,100 | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| Arkansas | 400 | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| California | 4,570 | $93,400 | $44.91 | |
| Colorado | 1,030 | $86,260 | $41.47 | |
| Connecticut | 860 | $87,880 | $42.25 | |
| Delaware | 140 | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,940 | $106,380 | $51.15 | |
| Florida | 2,820 | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| Georgia | 1,410 | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| Hawaii | 220 | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| Idaho | 200 | $66,770 | $32.10 | |
| Illinois | 900 | $85,010 | $40.87 | |
| Indiana | 410 | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| Iowa | 470 | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| Kansas | 260 | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| Kentucky | 680 | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| Louisiana | 420 | $78,280 | $37.64 | |
| Maine | 290 | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| Maryland | 2,040 | $99,670 | $47.92 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,470 | $90,620 | $43.57 | |
| Michigan | 570 | $79,220 | $38.09 | |
| Minnesota | 480 | $83,170 | $39.99 | |
| Mississippi | 470 | $68,790 | $33.07 | |
| Missouri | 620 | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| Montana | 250 | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| Nebraska | 190 | $74,880 | $36.00 | |
| Nevada | 350 | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| New Jersey | 1,030 | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| New Mexico | 620 | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| New York | 3,190 | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| North Carolina | 1,440 | $73,910 | $35.54 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $68,580 | $32.97 | |
| Ohio | 820 | $79,900 | $38.42 | |
| Oklahoma | 490 | $72,540 | $34.87 | |
| Oregon | 780 | $85,790 | $41.25 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 | $76,140 | $36.60 | |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $90,770 | $43.64 | |
| South Carolina | 460 | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| South Dakota | 130 | $66,610 | $32.02 | |
| Tennessee | 860 | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| Texas | 5,090 | $77,030 | $37.04 | |
| Utah | 310 | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| Vermont | 60 | $76,220 | $36.64 | |
| Virginia | 2,790 | $94,950 | $45.65 | |
| Washington | 770 | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| West Virginia | 180 | $70,520 | $33.90 | |
| Wisconsin | 790 | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| Wyoming | 100 | $69,710 | $33.51 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
An integrated or combined program in accounting and finance that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers or analysts.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the financial assets and budgets of public sector organizations. Includes instruction in public trusts and investments; the laws and procedures used to plan, prepare and administer public agency budgets; and the preparation and analysis of public budget projections and policies.
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$84,240 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as budget analysts.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 6%
- College dropout 10%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 44%
- Master’s degree 32%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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