Budget Analysts Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $68,000 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.69
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $91,460
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $68,000
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $91,460

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 117% Median Budget Analysts salary is 17% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,720
    Accountants and Auditors$67,600
    Human Resources Specialists$56,820
    Compliance Officers$63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$64,170
    Project Management Specialists$89,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Charleston, WV is $32.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.97 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Charleston, WV is 22.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.