Budget Analysts Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $104,970 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.47
10th percentile $70,490
90th percentile $150,240
Employed locally 950
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,490
    25th
    $82,700
    50th (median)
    $104,970
    75th
    $128,680
    90th
    $150,240

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 112% Median Budget Analysts salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $108,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,960
    California $103,900

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Project Management Specialists $103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Los Angeles, CA is $50.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.81 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Los Angeles, CA is 19.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $70,490 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,700.