The median annual wage for Budget Analysts in California is $103,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $108,150.
Pay spans roughly $68,490 at the 10th percentile to $154,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.95 per hour. An estimated 3,700 people work as budget analysts in California.
| Median (annual) | $103,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $108,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.95 |
| 10th percentile | $68,490 |
| 90th percentile | $154,600 |
| Employment | 3,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.