Budget Analysts Salary in Massachusetts

Budget analysts in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $100,810 a year) and the least in Amherst ($81,840), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $97,340 and the median at $92,260 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$100,810
Worcester$88,800
Springfield$85,680
Amherst$81,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$100,810	$98,330	$82,340	$75,029	108
Worcester	$88,800	$87,210	$76,110	$67,181	103
Springfield	$85,680	$81,360	$72,640	$65,142	96
Amherst	$81,840	$81,100	$66,620	$62,632	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. 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 Massachusetts

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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