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13-2031 Budget Analysts



Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 30022$45.79/hr$31.46/hr$36.29/hr$41.91/hr$53.10/hr$64.35/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing20$60.60/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities50$37.45/hr
Financial Activities20$39.53/hr
Professional and Business Services20$50.15/hr
Education and Health Services40$34.19/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services10$56.98/hr
Public Administration130$43.41/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/A$39.04/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota 10$42.51/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 10$48.62/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 10$36.29/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 20$38.74/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 20$40.22/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$40.94/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 20$38.74/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 210$44.27/hr3.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 220$43.42/hrN/A
Minnesota 300$41.91/hr3.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Accountants and Auditors 30,370$38.52/hr5.6%
Compensation and Benefits Managers 280$68.09/hr1.3%
Financial Managers 16,400$74.37/hr16.3%
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,050$35.29/hr3.4%
Credit Analysts 1,660$37.42/hr-4.6%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,940$38.85/hr7.9%
Financial Examiners 1,950$43.11/hr20.8%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 7,830$36.43/hr6.2%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,020$48.72/hr12.3%
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,050$38.99/hr6.3%


  • Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
  • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
  • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
  • Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
  • Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
  • Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
  • Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
  • Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.