Business Analyst Salary (2026): How Much Do Management Analysts Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$102,741
Per Hour$49.39
Total Jobs$896,720
Highest Paying StateMassachusetts

Business Analyst Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Massachusetts$134,720▲ 31%$30,060
2District of Columbia$126,140▲ 23%$19,000
3Maryland$121,680▲ 18%$19,170
4Virginia$117,580▲ 14%$59,620
5New York$112,250▲ 9%$69,150
6Washington$109,170▲ 6%$24,760
7Alabama$108,040▲ 5%$4,900
8Vermont$107,520▲ 5%$730
9New Jersey$105,820▲ 3%$22,080
10Connecticut$104,960▲ 2%$8,000
11Colorado$104,750▲ 2%$14,360
12Illinois$104,270▲ 1%$45,820
13New Hampshire$104,270▲ 1%$2,670
14Oregon$101,840▼ 1%$10,840
15Hawaii$101,750▼ 1%$2,920
16California$101,460▼ 1%$137,280
17Texas$101,400▼ 1%$50,990
18Minnesota$100,790▼ 2%$20,700
19South Carolina$100,660▼ 2%$12,340
20Alaska$100,190▼ 2%$460
21Rhode Island$99,640▼ 3%$4,100
22Georgia$99,600▼ 3%$38,390
23Delaware$99,480▼ 3%$4,120
24Oklahoma$99,420▼ 3%$5,760
25Tennessee$99,260▼ 3%$13,700
26Wisconsin$98,780▼ 4%$11,670
27North Carolina$98,560▼ 4%$22,200
28Wyoming$98,540▼ 4%$390
29Montana$97,470▼ 5%$1,590
30West Virginia$97,470▼ 5%$1,740
31Missouri$97,270▼ 5%$10,030
32Kentucky$95,630▼ 7%$4,550
33Indiana$95,560▼ 7%$11,770
34Louisiana$95,540▼ 7%$4,760
35Ohio$94,270▼ 8%$25,120
36Pennsylvania$93,830▼ 9%$34,420
37Michigan$93,640▼ 9%$13,010
38Arizona$93,310▼ 9%$17,190
39New Mexico$93,180▼ 9%$3,910
40North Dakota$90,220▼ 12%N/A
41Idaho$88,710▼ 14%$3,700
42Florida$88,610▼ 14%$71,060
43Iowa$85,530▼ 17%$4,150
44South Dakota$83,620▼ 19%$2,980
45Utah$83,530▼ 19%$5,670
46Nevada$81,600▼ 21%$4,550
47Kansas$81,210▼ 21%$5,280
48Maine$75,530▼ 26%$2,910
49Nebraska$75,360▼ 27%$2,740
50Arkansas$72,950▼ 29%$6,250
51Mississippi$69,390▼ 32%$3,160

FAQ

How much does a Business Analyst make?

The national median annual salary for management analysts is $102,741, about $49.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays management analysts the most?

Massachusetts tops the list at $134,720 per year.

What state pays management analysts the least?

Mississippi has the lowest median at $69,390.

How much does a Business Analyst make per hour?

At the national median, management analysts earn about $49.39 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most management analysts employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of management analysts include California.