Hawaii Median
$92,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $91,640
State Rank
#17 of 51
210 employed here
How much does a Budget Analyst make in Hawaii?
Budget Analysts in Hawaii take home a median of $92,380 annually — roughly $44.41 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $91,640.
Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $63,790 while the top 10% make $120,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,780 and $107,930 a year.
Budget Analyst salary range in Hawaii
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,790 | $30.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,780 | $36.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $92,380 | $44.41 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $107,930 | $51.89 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,270 | $57.82 |
|
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories for Budget Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Budget Analyst salary in other states
District of Columbia $124,590Maryland $106,020Virginia $105,470California $99,520Alabama $99,490Colorado $97,100Washington $96,640Michigan $96,430New Jersey $96,250Connecticut $95,440Oregon $95,250Illinois $94,880Alaska $94,740Vermont $93,430Rhode Island $92,790New Hampshire $92,600Massachusetts $92,260Georgia $91,870Ohio $89,840Utah $88,610New York $88,540Maine $88,130New Mexico $87,360Tennessee $86,570Iowa $86,550South Carolina $86,260Minnesota $85,970Arizona $84,810Pennsylvania $84,240Florida $84,170Idaho $83,220Nebraska $83,010Texas $82,970North Carolina $82,350Wisconsin $82,180Indiana $82,080Delaware $82,000Missouri $81,980Nevada $81,600Wyoming $81,100Oklahoma $80,990Louisiana $80,530Kansas $80,140Montana $79,700South Dakota $79,180Mississippi $78,850West Virginia $78,850North Dakota $77,400Kentucky $76,860Arkansas $71,800
Working as a Budget Analyst in Hawaii
Nationally, about 47,000 people work as Budget Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Hawaii pay ($92,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Budget Analyst make in Hawaii?
The median Budget Analyst salary in Hawaii is $92,380 per year, or about $44.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,790 at the entry level to $120,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Budget Analysts about 1% more than the national median of $91,640. Hawaii ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Budget Analysts?
Yes on pay — Hawaii pays above the national median for this occupation, at $92,380 a year. About 210 Budget Analysts are employed in Hawaii. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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