Business Analyst Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Management Analysts" (13-1111); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
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.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Business Analyst
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $135,640 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $126,830 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $126,730 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $126,340 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $124,390 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $106,600 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $105,090 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $104,930 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $103,470 |
| 10 | Charlotte, NC | $102,920 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $125,284 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $116,482 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $113,684 |
| 4 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $110,507 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City, OK | 90.4 | $109,946 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $109,616 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | 98.1 | $108,702 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | 96.3 | $106,542 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $105,724 |
| 10 | Memphis, TN | 92.2 | $103,039 |
Business Analyst Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $104,210 | $135,640 | $168,800 | $218,830 | 26,450 |
| Washington, DC | $101,400 | $126,830 | $156,750 | $181,280 | 62,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $87,910 | $126,730 | $163,380 | $211,790 | 23,560 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,140 | $126,340 | $162,070 | $201,310 | 16,930 |
| New York, NY | $94,490 | $124,390 | $168,320 | $210,390 | 67,630 |
| Austin, TX | $83,620 | $106,600 | $142,360 | $190,090 | 6,540 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,580 | $105,090 | $137,080 | $177,770 | 37,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,450 | $104,930 | $142,000 | $191,160 | 37,060 |
| Portland, OR | $84,600 | $103,470 | $128,850 | $156,450 | 5,540 |
| Charlotte, NC | $77,790 | $102,920 | $132,320 | $169,820 | 8,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,390 | $102,860 | $132,780 | $170,590 | 18,010 |
| Nashville, TN | $80,450 | $102,640 | $136,990 | $172,170 | 6,270 |
| Denver, CO | $79,280 | $102,620 | $142,280 | $204,240 | 10,380 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,820 | $101,560 | $128,580 | $167,330 | 16,630 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,790 | $101,220 | $132,530 | $171,130 | 26,870 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,850 | $101,190 | $132,410 | $167,250 | 11,950 |
| Houston, TX | $79,470 | $101,120 | $136,620 | $169,570 | 9,050 |
| Detroit, MI | $79,650 | $100,570 | $127,970 | $164,330 | 5,680 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $74,620 | $99,400 | $115,920 | $143,040 | 3,350 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $72,630 | $97,020 | $124,200 | $153,490 | 6,110 |
| Raleigh, NC | $68,010 | $96,820 | $125,600 | $162,620 | 3,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $74,760 | $95,660 | $124,410 | $159,600 | 6,340 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,360 | $94,980 | $115,920 | $161,940 | 1,770 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $74,390 | $94,900 | $124,700 | $164,970 | 13,730 |
| Miami, FL | $71,240 | $94,290 | $129,500 | $165,850 | 16,540 |
| Louisville, KY | $72,800 | $91,560 | $120,780 | $136,990 | 1,910 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,860 | $90,010 | $122,660 | $146,200 | 7,840 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,410 | $85,990 | $123,480 | $154,660 | 5,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,190 | $75,290 | $97,150 | $123,790 | 890 |
5About the Business Analyst Role
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.
Compensation for Business Analysts varies by metro — from $75,290 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $135,640 in Boston, MA. The $60,350 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see business analyst salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Business Analyst salary in the US?
The national median Business Analyst salary is $101,860 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $77,950 and the 90th percentile reaches $171,640.
Which city pays Business Analysts the most?
Among the 29 metro areas covered here, Boston, MA has the highest median wage for Business Analysts at $135,640 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Washington, DC ($126,830) and San Francisco, CA ($126,730) are next.