Budget Analysts Salary in Louisiana

Budget analysts in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $88,790 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($76,280), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $84,680 and the median at $80,530 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$88,790
Shreveport$86,860
Baton Rouge$76,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$88,790	$82,360	$61,550	$69,016	93
Shreveport	$86,860	$81,330	$65,170	$67,716	85
Baton Rouge	$76,280	$75,440	$60,450	$60,591	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Budget Analysts salary in other states

Budget Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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