Budget Analysts Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $82,790 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.81
10th percentile $60,500
90th percentile $122,130
Employed locally 410
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,500
    25th
    $70,400
    50th (median)
    $82,790
    75th
    $102,970
    90th
    $122,130

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 98% Median Budget Analysts salary is 2% 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
    Tucson, AZ $76,790
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,570

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Phoenix, AZ is $39.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.72 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,500 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,400.