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Careers / Budget Analysts |
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Budget Analysts |
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Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor institutional spending.
Budget analysts work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, universities, and companies. Most work full time.
Budget analysts typically must have a bachelor’s degree, although some employers prefer candidates with a master’s degree.
The median annual wage for budget analysts was $71,590 in May 2015.
Employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Budget analysts should be needed for their ability to manage the allocation of funds in both governments and businesses.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for budget analysts.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of budget analysts with similar occupations.
Learn more about budget analysts by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Budget Analysts |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
10,620 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
5,720 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
5,640 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
4,210 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises |
2,990 |
Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
1,660 |
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
1,560 |
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
1,530 |
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
1,340 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools |
1,320 |
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Washington, D.C. has by far the lowest unemployment rate of any major city in the U.S. at 3.5%. |
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