Budget Analysts Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $70,620 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.95
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $95,990
Employed locally 100
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $70,620
    75th
    $86,940
    90th
    $95,990

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $88,300

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$66,390
    Management Analysts$58,030
    Project Management Specialists$74,240
    Human Resources Specialists$61,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,820
    Training and Development Specialists$59,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Jackson, MS is $33.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Jackson, MS is 19.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.