Budget Analysts Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $90,790 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.65
10th percentile $60,590
90th percentile $134,470
Employed locally 270
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,590
    25th
    $70,680
    50th (median)
    $90,790
    75th
    $111,450
    90th
    $134,470

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 134% Median Budget Analysts salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Huntsville, AL $109,050

    Nearby metros — Budget Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $105,760
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $96,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $94,520
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $82,830

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Albuquerque, NM is $43.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.06 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.3% above the national median of $87,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Budget Analysts in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,590 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,680.