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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Budget Analysts salary in North Carolina

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.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$79,210
Mean annual$83,000
Range (10th to 90th)$55,020 to $115,090
North Carolina employment1,680
State vs national-12.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina budget analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$55,02025TH$66,060MEDIAN$79,21075TH$99,80090TH$115,090

The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,060 and $99,800, with a median of $79,210.

Real disclosed salaries

Budget Analysts in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 7 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $80,896. 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 — entry2$82,859
Level II — qualified3$80,896
Level IV — fully competent1$110,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Family Health InternationalFinancial Planning & Budgeting Analyst2$78,413
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.Capital Budget Analyst2$80,896
UBS Business Solutions US LLCDirector, Corporate Service Manager1$110,000
Midrex Technologies, Inc.Cost Analyst1$84,822
Fathom Science, Inc.Business Analyst1$70,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Financial Planning & Budgeting Analyst at Family Health International
    $74,797
    ApexDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-453131
  • Capital Budget Analyst at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
    $80,896
    RaleighWage Level IIDecided Aug 7, 2025I-203-25212-213646
  • Director, Corporate Service Manager at UBS Business Solutions US LLC
    $110,000
    MorrisvilleWage Level IVDecided Jul 22, 2025I-200-25196-176953
  • Cost Analyst at Midrex Technologies, Inc.
    $84,822
    CharlotteWage Level IDecided Jun 3, 2025I-200-25147-021759
  • Business Analyst at Fathom Science, Inc.
    $70,000
    RaleighWage Level IIDecided Feb 27, 2025I-200-25051-712445
  • Financial Planning & Budgeting Analyst at Family Health International
    $82,029
    ApexWage Level IIDecided Dec 10, 2024I-200-24338-514396
  • Capital Budget Analyst at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
    $80,896
    RaleighWage Level IDecided Jul 31, 2025I-203-25205-198846

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.

By seniority

Budget Analysts pay by experience level in North Carolina

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 North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 7 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $78,413.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesFamily Health International4$78,413
ManufacturingMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.2$80,896
Finance and insuranceUBS Business Solutions US LLC1$110,000

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$79,3202023$79,2102024

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 North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in North Carolina is $79,210.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?
The North Carolina median is -12.0% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.
What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $55,020 and the 90th-percentile at $115,090, 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.