The median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Ames, IA is $83,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $82,280.
Pay spans roughly $63,130 at the 10th percentile to $104,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.00 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as budget analysts in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $83,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $82,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.00 |
| 10th percentile | $63,130 |
| 90th percentile | $104,300 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.