Budget Analysts Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $83,920 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.35
10th percentile $63,470
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,470
    25th
    $83,920
    50th (median)
    $83,920
    75th
    $99,800
    90th
    $120,640

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 93% Median Budget Analysts salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,810
    Vallejo, CA $96,320
    Richmond, VA $89,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,170

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,850
    Project Management Specialists $96,930
    Management Analysts $92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,200
    Human Resources Specialists $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Charlottesville, VA is $40.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.79 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,470 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,920.