Budget Analysts Salary in Maryland

Budget analysts in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $107,410 a year) and the least in Baltimore ($100,910), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $110,120 and the median at $106,020 for 2,490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$107,410
Baltimore$100,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$107,410	$106,280	$80,570	$79,492	101
Baltimore	$100,910	$96,150	$69,910	$75,239	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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