Budget Analysts Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,930 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $61,560
90th percentile $94,870
Employed locally 30
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,560
    25th
    $67,950
    50th (median)
    $79,930
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $94,870

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $91,460
    Accountants and Auditors $67,860
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,790
    Project Management Specialists $77,200
    Management Analysts $73,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Arizona is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.29 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Arizona is 9.1% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,560 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,950.