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Budget Analysts salary in Massachusetts

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

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Budget Analysts in Massachusetts. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$92,260
Mean annual$97,340
Range (10th to 90th)$67,860 to $131,770
Massachusetts employment1,280
State vs national+0.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Massachusetts budget analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$67,86025TH$80,940MEDIAN$92,26075TH$109,10090TH$131,770

The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,940 and $109,100, with a median of $92,260.

Real disclosed salaries

Budget Analysts in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $82,486. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry9$76,378
Level II — qualified3$83,990
Level III — experienced4$122,720
Level IV — fully competent2$109,774

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Budget Analysts in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
PMA Consultants, LLCCost Control Specialist2$111,280
T Market LLCBudget Analysts2$80,000
Boston Medical Center CorporationTeam Lead, Clinical Trials Office1$96,429
City of Boston Treasury DivisionBudget Coordinator (Youth Programs)1$76,378
IDEC CorporationSales Analyst1$83,990
LUCKY CLOVER SERVICES LLCBudget Analyst1$70,346
MERRIMACK COLLEGEAssistant Director, Financial Planning1$102,000
Newton Public SchoolsBudget Analyst1$82,000
ProCure Medical GmbH, Co.Senior Category Manager1$123,118
Riverside Community Care, Inc.Financial and Budget Analyst II1$72,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Financial and Budget Analyst II at Riverside Community Care, Inc.
    $72,000
    DedhamWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26067-687534
  • Financial Analyst at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
    $66,477
    WorcesterWage Level IDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-663187
  • Senior Financial Analyst at Veolia North America LLC
    $130,410
    BostonWage Level IIIDecided Mar 3, 2026I-200-26055-661531
  • Sales Analyst at IDEC Corporation
    $83,990
    West RoxburyWage Level IIDecided Feb 2, 2026I-200-26026-590989
  • Assistant Director, Financial Planning at MERRIMACK COLLEGE
    $102,000
    North AndoverWage Level IIIDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503837
  • Manager Finance USR at USR Parent, Inc.
    $115,029
    FraminghamWage Level IIIDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-403663
  • Budget Analysts at T Market LLC
    $80,000
    NatickWage Level IDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-369249
  • Budget Analysts at T Market LLC
    $80,000
    NatickWage Level IDecided Sep 16, 2025I-200-25252-295998

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Budget Analysts pay by experience level in Massachusetts

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Budget Analysts in Massachusetts, by industry

Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $82,971.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareBoston Medical Center Corporation5$82,971
Retail and wholesaleT Market LLC3$80,000
Government and public sectorCity of Boston Treasury Division2$77,109
EducationMERRIMACK COLLEGE2$92,000
Energy and utilitiesVeolia North America LLC1$130,410
ManufacturingIDEC Corporation1$83,990
Professional servicesLUCKY CLOVER SERVICES LLC1$70,346

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Massachusetts2023 to 2025
$87,2402023$88,2702024$92,2602025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Mathematical Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Number Facility

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

  2. 02

    Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

  3. 03

    Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

  4. 04

    Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.

  5. 05

    Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

  6. 06

    Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.

  7. 07

    Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

  8. 08

    Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+1.2%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Slower than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in Massachusetts?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Massachusetts is $92,260.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?
The Massachusetts median is +0.4% versus the BLS national figure of $91,908.
What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in Massachusetts?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $67,860 and the 90th-percentile at $131,770, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Budget Analysts a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 1.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Budget Analysts?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.