Budget Analysts Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $97,740 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.99
10th percentile $65,380
90th percentile $140,930
Employed locally 1,890
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,380
    25th
    $79,320
    50th (median)
    $97,740
    75th
    $118,730
    90th
    $140,930

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 100% Median Budget Analysts salary is 0% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $91,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $85,860
    Rochester, NY $83,630
    Syracuse, NY $82,220
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,910

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,360
    Project Management Specialists $121,680
    Management Analysts $110,950
    Human Resources Specialists $83,060
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in New York, NY-NJ is $46.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.72 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in New York, NY-NJ is 11.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,380 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,320.