Budget Analysts Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $88,010 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.31
10th percentile $61,960
90th percentile $131,220
Employed locally 130
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,960
    25th
    $74,680
    50th (median)
    $88,010
    75th
    $107,050
    90th
    $131,220

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 93% Median Budget Analysts salary is 7% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $96,030
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $94,520
    Connecticut $93,070
    Portland-South Portland, ME $85,660
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $82,830

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,580
    Project Management Specialists $97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,080
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,400
    Management Analysts $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Salt Lake City, UT is $42.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.94 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,960 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,680.