13-2031

Budget Analysts

Role Overview

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

Recommended Majors

Accounting. Accounting and Finance. Finance, General. Public Finance.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$117,960
Virginia	$108,740
California	$103,900
Maryland	$101,420
New Mexico	$99,590
Alabama	$98,080
Colorado	$96,680
Oregon	$94,640
Connecticut	$93,070
New Jersey	$92,980
Alaska	$92,870
Michigan	$91,830
Illinois	$91,140
Hawaii	$90,750
Rhode Island	$90,150

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Median Annual Salary

$87,930

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.0%

Avg. annual openings

3.1k

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