Budget Analysts Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $82,220 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $53,550
90th percentile $108,230
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,550
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $82,220
    75th
    $92,130
    90th
    $108,230

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 122% Median Budget Analysts salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,810
    Vallejo, CA $96,320
    Richmond, VA $89,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,170

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,770
    Human Resources Specialists$65,530
    Project Management Specialists$82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Roanoke, VA is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.19 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $53,550 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.