Budget Analysts Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $92,020 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.24
10th percentile $61,400
90th percentile $124,800
Employed locally 260
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,400
    25th
    $74,300
    50th (median)
    $92,020
    75th
    $110,180
    90th
    $124,800

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 118% Median Budget Analysts salary is 18% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $103,040
    Modesto, CA $101,740
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $95,930
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $92,750
    Richmond, VA $89,680

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $89,040
    Human Resources Specialists $65,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210
    Management Analysts $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in St. Louis, MO-IL is $44.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.78 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,400 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,300.