Budget Analysts Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $93,550 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.98
10th percentile $68,200
90th percentile $139,400
Employed locally 500
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,200
    25th
    $78,940
    50th (median)
    $93,550
    75th
    $119,350
    90th
    $139,400

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $108,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,670
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $104,970
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,960

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Sacramento, CA is $44.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.99 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,200 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,940.