The median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $121,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $119,610.
Pay spans roughly $77,990 at the 10th percentile to $153,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $58.60 per hour. An estimated 4,830 people work as budget analysts in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $121,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $119,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $58.60 |
| 10th percentile | $77,990 |
| 90th percentile | $153,340 |
| Employment | 4,830 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.