Career Profile

Budget Analysts

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $66,400
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances.

General Information

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Excludes Financial and Investment Analysts (13-2051).

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Budget Analysts

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

11

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 11 openings per year are projected for Budget Analysts.

+15.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Budget Analysts is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.2% between 2023 and 2028.

$31.93

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $31.93/hour. Entry level workers are paid $24.96, while experienced workers are paid $38.87. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 95 Budget Analysts in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 110.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Budget Analysts are Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Budget Analysts include Economics and Accounting, Mathematics, and English Language.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Budget Analysts is Bachelor's. 86% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET