Budget Analyst Salary in New Mexico (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Budget Analysts in New Mexico, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Mexico Median
$87,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $91,640
State Rank
#24 of 51
740 employed here

How much does a Budget Analyst make in New Mexico?

A Budget Analyst working in New Mexico earns a median salary of $87,360 per year, or about $42.00 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $91,640 for this occupation.

Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $58,360 while the top 10% make $129,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $69,390 and $106,520 a year.

Budget Analyst salary range in New Mexico

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$58,360$28.06
25th percentile (early career)$69,390$33.36
50th percentile (median)$87,360$42.00
75th percentile (experienced)$106,520$51.21
90th percentile (top earners)$129,470$62.25

How New Mexico compares

New Mexico ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories for Budget Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$124,590
2Maryland$106,020
3Virginia$105,470
4California$99,520
5Alabama$99,490

Working as a Budget Analyst in New Mexico

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 New Mexico pay ($87,360) 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 New Mexico?
The median Budget Analyst salary in New Mexico is $87,360 per year, or about $42.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,360 at the entry level to $129,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Budget Analysts about 5% less than the national median of $91,640. New Mexico ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Budget Analysts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $87,360 a year. About 740 Budget Analysts are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.