Budget Analysts Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $92,750 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $126,390
Employed locally 160
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $74,960
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $110,140
    90th
    $126,390

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 139% Median Budget Analysts salary is 39% 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
    Gainesville, GA $106,610
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,550
    Michigan $91,830
    Warner Robins, GA $91,560
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $85,860
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $85,730

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,550
    Accountants and Auditors$72,350
    Human Resources Specialists$63,550
    Management Analysts$89,860
    Project Management Specialists$100,950
    Training and Development Specialists$75,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Augusta, GA-SC is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.37 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 5.5% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,960.