Budget Analysts Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $77,570 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.29
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $99,960
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $77,570
    75th
    $90,720
    90th
    $99,960

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 113% Median Budget Analysts salary is 13% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,670
    Topeka, KS $89,250
    Kansas City, MO-KS $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,640
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,220
    Jacksonville, FL $74,960

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,960
    Human Resources Specialists$64,480
    Training and Development Specialists$73,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Wichita, KS is $37.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.34 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Wichita, KS is 11.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.