Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $109,170 | $102,741 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $52.49 | $49.39 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $102,028.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $117,031 | $85,800 | $165,000 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Washington is $109,170, or about $52.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Washington is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Washington typically earn from $85,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 24,760 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $109,170, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.