Budget Analysts Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $51,130 -41.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $32,590
90th percentile $88,490
Employed locally 30
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,590
    25th
    $32,590
    50th (median)
    $51,130
    75th
    $59,550
    90th
    $88,490

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 81% Median Budget Analysts salary is 19% below 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
    Gainesville, GA $106,610
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,550
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $92,750
    Michigan $91,830
    Warner Robins, GA $91,560
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $85,860

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Athens, GA is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.78 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Athens, GA is 41.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $32,590 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,590.