Median Salary
$101,860
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$48.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$171,640
entry level starts ~$60,640
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 898,000 employed
How much does a Management Analyst make?
The median pay for a Management Analyst in the United States is $101,860 per year — about $48.97 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $60,640, while the most experienced Management Analysts in the top 10% earn $171,640.
That is $40,470 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Management Analyst salary range by percentile
Half of all Management Analysts earn between $77,950 and $133,370 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,640 | $29.15 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $77,950 | $37.48 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $101,860 | $48.97 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $133,370 | $64.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $171,640 | $82.52 |
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Highest-paying states for Management Analyst
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Management Analyst pay at $134,720 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($126,140) and Maryland ($121,680). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $69,390 — a gap of $65,330 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Management Analyst salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Massachusetts $134,720District of Columbia $126,140Maryland $121,680Virginia $117,580New York $112,250Washington $109,170Alabama $108,040Vermont $107,520New Jersey $105,820Connecticut $104,960Colorado $104,750Illinois $104,270New Hampshire $104,270Oregon $101,840Hawaii $101,750California $101,460Texas $101,400Minnesota $100,790South Carolina $100,660Alaska $100,190Rhode Island $99,640Georgia $99,600Delaware $99,480Oklahoma $99,420Tennessee $99,260Wisconsin $98,780North Carolina $98,560Wyoming $98,540Montana $97,470West Virginia $97,470Missouri $97,270Kentucky $95,630Indiana $95,560Louisiana $95,540Ohio $94,270Pennsylvania $93,830Michigan $93,640Arizona $93,310New Mexico $93,180North Dakota $90,220Idaho $88,710Florida $88,610Iowa $85,530South Dakota $83,620Utah $83,530Nevada $81,600Kansas $81,210Maine $75,530Nebraska $75,360Arkansas $72,950Mississippi $69,390
Workforce and education
About 898,000 people work as Management Analysts in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $113,790 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Management Analyst make in the United States?
The median Management Analyst salary in the United States is $101,860 per year, or about $48.97 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $60,640, while the top 10% of earners make $171,640 or more.
How does Management Analyst pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Management Analyst median of $101,860 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Management Analysts the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Management Analysts, with a median salary of $134,720 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Management Analyst?
Becoming a Management Analyst typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Management Analysts work in the United States?
About 898,000 people were employed as Management Analysts in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.