Budget Analysts Salary in Michigan

Budget analysts in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $117,690 a year) and the least in Kalamazoo ($77,990), across the 5 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $102,500 and the median at $96,430 for 1,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$117,690
Detroit$106,740
Lansing$96,040
Grand Rapids$93,670
Kalamazoo$77,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$117,690	$127,860	$89,690	$86,870	101
Detroit	$106,740	$102,080	$79,220	$77,209	100
Lansing	$96,040	$96,430	$96,430	$71,657	95
Grand Rapids	$93,670	$96,210	$76,390	$69,674	96
Kalamazoo	$77,990	$60,570	$52,750	$60,628	95

*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 Michigan

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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