Budget Analysts in California
Local pay for budget analysts in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 13-2031
$99,520
median pay, California
4,160
employed in California
+8.6%
vs U.S. median
+1.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What budget analysts earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of budget analysts in California earn between $80,860 and $129,140 a year; the U.S. median is $91,640.
$69,170
P10
$80,860
P25
$99,520
MEDIAN
$129,140
P75
$149,650
P90
Pay by metro in California
$131,730
$117,360
$110,470
$107,010
$103,970
$102,480
$98,590
$97,970
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