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

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