Budget Analysts Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $141,590 +61% vs national
Median hourly $68.07
10th percentile $91,880
90th percentile $176,960
Employed locally 350
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,880
    25th
    $108,240
    50th (median)
    $141,590
    75th
    $166,200
    90th
    $176,960

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 90% Median Budget Analysts salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Virginia $108,740

    Nearby metros — Budget Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $103,900

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in San Jose, CA is $68.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Budget Analysts salary in San Jose, CA is 61% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $91,880 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,240.