Budget Analysts Salary in Wisconsin

Budget analysts in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $90,940 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($72,500), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $83,900 and the median at $82,180 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$90,940
Milwaukee$87,030
Green Bay$72,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$90,940	$86,340	$78,890	$68,917	97
Milwaukee	$87,030	$82,130	$69,480	$66,398	97
Green Bay	$72,500	$75,880	$64,340	$57,039	93

*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 Wisconsin

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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