Occupational Employment Statistics
13-2031 Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
| Manufacturing | 20 | $41.32/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 40 | $32.45/hr |
| Information | N/A | N/A |
| Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 60 | $36.87/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 60 | $38.60/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 120 | $40.90/hr |
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Accountants and Auditors
| 28,730 | $37.36/hr | 4.4% |
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Compensation and Benefits Managers
| 390 | $65.18/hr | N/A |
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Financial Managers
| 14,990 | $65.23/hr | 15.5% |
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Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
| 1,090 | $33.14/hr | -2.5% |
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Credit Analysts
| 1,930 | $38.88/hr | -5.3% |
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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
| 1,580 | $38.18/hr | 7.8% |
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Financial Examiners
| 2,120 | $42.06/hr | 17.5% |
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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
| 8,560 | $36.33/hr | 6.7% |
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Personal Financial Advisors
| 6,740 | $41.89/hr | 4.9% |
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Financial Specialists, All Other
| 1,460 | $37.13/hr | N/A |
- 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.