Budget Analysts Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California
Budget Analysts in California earn a median salary of $101,485 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.4% vs the national median of $87,930. An estimated 3,420 budget analysts are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $79,080 to $141,590 depending on location.
$101,485
Avg median salary in California
$141,590
Highest paying metro
$79,080
Lowest paying metro
3,420
Employed in California
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Budget Analysts salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $141,590 | $108,240 | $166,200 | 350 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,170 | $97,030 | $140,710 | 510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,630 | $87,710 | $122,380 | 80 |
| Oxnard, CA | $106,670 | $90,650 | $123,330 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $104,970 | $82,700 | $128,680 | 950 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,960 | $85,450 | $117,770 | 310 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,740 | $72,590 | $125,380 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $99,320 | $82,100 | $128,630 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $96,320 | $79,600 | $121,600 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,870 | $81,170 | $115,010 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $93,550 | $78,940 | $119,350 | 500 |
| Visalia, CA | $90,660 | $74,150 | $97,440 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $88,120 | $71,850 | $114,590 | 270 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $86,630 | $72,200 | $112,610 | 110 |
| Fresno, CA | $79,080 | $62,400 | $93,020 | 90 |