BLS SOC 13-1111 · Business
Business Analyst Salary
Business analysts identify business needs, analyze data, and recommend solutions to improve processes and systems. They bridge business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$86,667
annual
25th Percentile
$66,734
annual
75th Percentile
$110,934
annual
90th Percentile
$138,667
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $66,734Median: $86,667P75: $110,934P90: $138,667
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Top Paying Cities for Business Analyst
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $119,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $116,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $114,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $105,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $99,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $95,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $95,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $92,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $83,516 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $83,333 |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | $82,524 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $82,022 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $81,308 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $81,308 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $81,111 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $80,583 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $80,357 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $78,704 |
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Business Analyst Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $91,630 | $119,000 | $152,320 | $190,400 | 78,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $89,320 | $116,000 | $148,480 | $185,600 | 87,000 |
| New York, NY | $87,780 | $114,000 | $145,920 | $182,400 | 102,000 |
| Boston, MA | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 63,000 |
| Washington, DC | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 67,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,540 | $102,000 | $130,560 | $163,200 | 72,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,230 | $99,000 | $126,720 | $158,400 | 36,000 |
| Austin, TX | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 57,000 |
| Portland, OR | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 30,000 |
| Denver, CO | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 42,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 52,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,990 | $87,000 | $111,360 | $139,200 | 52,500 |
| Houston, TX | $66,990 | $87,000 | $111,360 | $139,200 | 42,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 33,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $65,450 | $85,000 | $108,800 | $136,000 | 45,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,450 | $85,000 | $108,800 | $136,000 | 33,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,910 | $83,000 | $106,240 | $132,800 | 37,500 |
| Miami, FL | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 33,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 27,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,600 | $80,000 | $102,400 | $128,000 | 27,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 30,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 21,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,520 | $76,000 | $97,280 | $121,600 | 24,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,750 | $75,000 | $96,000 | $120,000 | 21,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $56,210 | $73,000 | $93,440 | $116,800 | 22,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,210 | $73,000 | $93,440 | $116,800 | 22,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,360 | $68,000 | $87,040 | $108,800 | 15,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,590 | $67,000 | $85,760 | $107,200 | 13,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,050 | $65,000 | $83,200 | $104,000 | 12,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,200 | $60,000 | $76,800 | $96,000 | 9,000 |
Top Skills for Business Analyst
Requirements GatheringProcess MappingSQLStakeholder CommunicationData Analysis