Budget Analysts Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $90,810 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.66
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $124,500
Employed locally 160
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $72,370
    50th (median)
    $90,810
    75th
    $111,590
    90th
    $124,500

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 133% Median Budget Analysts salary is 33% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $93,160
    Columbus, OH $93,140
    Ohio $86,460
    Toledo, OH $82,990
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $81,530

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,360
    Project Management Specialists $93,880
    Human Resources Specialists $64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770
    Management Analysts $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Cleveland, OH is $43.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.45 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.3% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,370.