What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania is $80,580.

How does Pennsylvania compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?

The Pennsylvania median is -10.5% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.

What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,780 and the 90th-percentile at $119,810, 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.

Budget Analysts Salary in Pennsylvania

Median annual$80,580

Mean annual$84,790

Range (10th to 90th)$59,780 to $119,810

Pennsylvania employment990

State vs national-10.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Pennsylvania budget analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

The middle 50% of workers earn between $68,390 and $97,470, with a median of $80,580.

Real disclosed salaries

Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $75,000. 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.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	3	$68,000
Level II — qualified	3	$75,000
Level IV — fully competent	2	$100,712

Top employers filing for this role

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

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA	Financial Analyst (Accountant)	2	$84,794
RHI MAGNESITA	FP&A Professional/Budget Analyst	2	$75,000
Frontage Laboratories, Inc.	QC Budget Analyst	2	$68,000
Advanced Dental Smiles PC	Accounts Coordinator	1	$85,000
Ekam Hospitality, LLC	Accounts Coordinator	1	$70,200
Lincoln National Corporation	Sr. Analyst, Budget Analysis	1	$102,336
Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc.	Family & Housing Services Operations Manager	1	$77,979

Recent sample filings

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

Accounts Coordinator at Advanced Dental Smiles PC
$85,000
WarminsterDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475927
Accounts Coordinator at Ekam Hospitality, LLC
$70,200
BensalemDecided Nov 5, 2025I-200-25269-337690
Financial Analyst (Accountant) at TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$70,500
PhiladelphiaWage Level IDecided Sep 19, 2025I-200-25255-304828
FP&A Professional/Budget Analyst at RHI MAGNESITA
$75,000
YorkWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-107306
Budget Analyst at RHI MAGNESITA
$75,000
YorkWage Level IIDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25155-049171
Senior Budget Analyst at TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$99,088
PhiladelphiaWage Level IVDecided Feb 28, 2025I-200-25052-715802
QC Budget Analyst at Frontage Laboratories, Inc.
$68,000
ExtonWage Level IDecided Jan 15, 2025I-200-25007-600690
Sr. Analyst, Budget Analysis at Lincoln National Corporation
$102,336
BensalemWage Level IVDecided Nov 22, 2024I-200-24320-478023

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 Pennsylvania

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.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Pay by industry

Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania, by industry

Median offered wage across 9 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $84,794.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Education	TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA	2	$84,794
Manufacturing	RHI MAGNESITA	2	$75,000
Professional services	Frontage Laboratories, Inc.	2	$68,000
Healthcare	Advanced Dental Smiles PC	1	$85,000
Finance and insurance	Lincoln National Corporation	1	$102,336
Nonprofit and civic	Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc.	1	$77,979

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Pennsylvania2023 to 2024

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)

01
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
02
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
03
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
04
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
05
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
06
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
07
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
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, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Pennsylvania

Metro-level salary data for budget analysts in major Pennsylvania metropolitan areas.

Philadelphia$88,160
Pittsburgh$80,580

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania is $80,580.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?: The Pennsylvania median is -10.5% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.
What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in Pennsylvania?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,780 and the 90th-percentile at $119,810, 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.