Budget Analysts Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $83,390 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $60,820
90th percentile $115,360
Employed locally 570
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,820
    25th
    $68,930
    50th (median)
    $83,390
    75th
    $102,900
    90th
    $115,360

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 112% Median Budget Analysts salary is 12% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $95,930
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,140
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,680
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,580
    El Paso, TX $74,960

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,030
    Project Management Specialists $85,060
    Accountants and Auditors $76,790
    Human Resources Specialists $66,430
    Management Analysts $92,620
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in San Antonio, TX is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.42 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,820 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,930.