Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Budget Analysts

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$124,590
  2. 2Maryland$106,020
  3. 3Virginia$105,470
  4. 4California$99,520
  5. 5Alabama$99,490
  6. 6Colorado$97,100
  7. 7Washington$96,640
  8. 8Michigan$96,430
  9. 9New Jersey$96,250
  10. 10Connecticut$95,440
  11. 11Oregon$95,250
  12. 12Illinois$94,880
  13. 13Alaska$94,740
  14. 14Vermont$93,430
  15. 15Rhode Island$92,790