Budget Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $86,630 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.65
10th percentile $57,720
90th percentile $131,980
Employed locally 110
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,720
    25th
    $72,200
    50th (median)
    $86,630
    75th
    $112,610
    90th
    $131,980

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 128% Median Budget Analysts salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $108,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,670
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $104,970
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,960

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $41.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,720 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,200.