Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $112,250 | $102,741 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.97 | $49.39 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,032.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $119,691 | $87,750 | $168,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in New York is $112,250, or about $53.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. New York is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in New York typically earn from $87,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 69,150 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $112,250, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.