Budget Analysts Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $88,710 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.65
10th percentile $68,360
90th percentile $114,960
Employed locally 100
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,360
    25th
    $82,840
    50th (median)
    $88,710
    75th
    $98,320
    90th
    $114,960

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 97% Median Budget Analysts salary is 3% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $105,760
    Boulder, CO $104,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,810
    New Mexico $99,590

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,630
    Project Management Specialists$102,160
    Accountants and Auditors$82,570
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,080
    Human Resources Specialists$73,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Fort Collins, CO is $42.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,360 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,840.