Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $93,310 | $102,741 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.86 | $49.39 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $92,661.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $88,660 | $65,000 | $125,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $86,887 | $63,700 | $122,500 | 99 |
| Tucson | $79,794 | $58,500 | $112,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Arizona is $93,310, or about $44.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Arizona is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Arizona typically earn from $65,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 17,190 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $93,310, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 132 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 81% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $102,800, Project Management Specialists at $99,050, Labor Relations Specialists at $97,070 — all figures are median annual wages for Arizona.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 132 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 81% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arizona | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $102,800 | $1,700 |
| Project Management Specialists | $99,050 | $22,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $97,070 | $790 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,950 | $6,430 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,540 | $5,940 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $92,680 | $230 |
Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 712 occupations in Arizona.