Budget Analysts Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $88,400 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.50
10th percentile $67,370
90th percentile $114,620
Employed locally 270
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,370
    25th
    $80,100
    50th (median)
    $88,400
    75th
    $103,070
    90th
    $114,620

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 94% Median Budget Analysts salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $98,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,530
    Warner Robins, GA $91,560

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Olympia, WA is $42.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.18 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Olympia, WA is 0.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $67,370 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,100.