Budget Analysts Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $79,580 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $61,990
90th percentile $107,780
Employed locally 680
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,990
    25th
    $68,850
    50th (median)
    $79,580
    75th
    $93,140
    90th
    $107,780

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 82% Median Budget Analysts salary is 18% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $95,930
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,140
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,680
    El Paso, TX $74,960

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Austin, TX is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.65 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Austin, TX is 9.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,850.