Bridges business and tech. Often a launchpad to PM or consulting.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Business Analysts. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $70,500 | $53,400 | $92,800 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $87,600 | $66,400 | $115,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $100,800 | $76,400 | $132,600 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $120,900 | $91,600 | $159,100 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $137,000 | $103,900 | $180,300 |
Top 10 states by median Business Analyst salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $141,100 | $107,200 | $183,400 | +40% |
| California | $131,000 | $99,600 | $170,300 | +30% |
| New York | $131,000 | $99,600 | $170,300 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $127,000 | $96,500 | $165,100 | +26% |
| Washington | $126,000 | $95,700 | $163,800 | +25% |
| Connecticut | $122,000 | $92,700 | $158,500 | +21% |
| Maryland | $120,900 | $91,900 | $157,200 | +20% |
| Massachusetts | $120,900 | $91,900 | $157,200 | +20% |
| Colorado | $117,900 | $89,600 | $153,300 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $114,900 | $87,300 | $149,400 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $85,700 | $65,100 | $111,400 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $84,700 | $64,300 | $110,100 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $84,700 | $64,300 | $110,100 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $84,700 | $64,300 | $110,100 | -16% |
| Alabama | $83,700 | $63,600 | $108,700 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $83,700 | $63,600 | $108,700 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $80,600 | $61,300 | $104,800 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $80,600 | $61,300 | $104,800 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $78,600 | $59,700 | $102,200 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $78,600 | $59,700 | $102,200 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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