Budget Analysts Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $103,960 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.98
10th percentile $76,560
90th percentile $138,200
Employed locally 310
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,560
    25th
    $85,450
    50th (median)
    $103,960
    75th
    $117,770
    90th
    $138,200

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 102% Median Budget Analysts salary is 2% 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
    California $103,900

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in San Diego, CA is $49.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Budget Analysts salary in San Diego, CA is 18.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $76,560 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,450.