Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Budget Analyst Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $71,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Budget Analyst Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 9 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 9 openings per year are projected for Budget Analyst. +14.4% Employment Change Employment for Budget Analyst is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2025 and 2030. $34.54 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $34.54/hour. Entry level workers are paid $26.79, while experienced workers are paid $40.48. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 117 Budget Analyst in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 134. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Budget Analyst 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 Analyst include Economics and Accounting, Mathematics, and Administration and Management. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Budget Analyst is Bachelor's. 85% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
