Budget Analysts Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $67,970 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.68
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $94,180
Employed locally 60
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $67,970
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $94,180

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 91% Median Budget Analysts salary is 9% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $105,760
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $96,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $94,520
    Albuquerque, NM $90,790
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $83,770

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Human Resources Specialists $68,600
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Santa Fe, NM is $32.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Santa Fe, NM is 22.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.