Summary
Quick Facts: Budget Analysts | |
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$68,200 per year
$32.79 per hour |
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Bachelor’s degree | |
None | |
None | |
62,100 | |
10% (About as fast as average) | |
6,500 |
What Budget Analysts Do
Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor institutional spending.
Work Environment
Budget analysts work in offices. About 45 percent work in government, and others work in universities or for private companies. Most work full time.
How to Become a Budget Analyst
A bachelor’s degree is typically required, although some employers prefer candidates with a master’s degree.
Pay
The median annual wage of budget analysts was $68,200 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of budget analysts is expected to 10 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The complexity of budget analysis will require more analysts, but employment growth is expected to be tempered by limited government spending.
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