Budget Analysts Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $68,740 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.05
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $97,420
Employed locally 30
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $68,740
    75th
    $81,490
    90th
    $97,420

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 95% Median Budget Analysts salary is 5% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $98,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $88,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,680
    Madison, WI $83,510
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $81,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,600

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,150
    Human Resources Specialists $64,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,670
    Project Management Specialists $97,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,480
    Training and Development Specialists $59,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Eau Claire, WI is $33.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Eau Claire, WI is 21.8% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.