Management Analysts Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for management analystss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $113,790 ≈ $55/hr
National median salary $101,860
Total employment 898,280 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +8.8%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 98,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 1,075,100 → 1,169,700 (+94,500)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$147,080
- Virginia$137,480
- District of Columbia$130,350
- New York$129,700
- Washington$121,510
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$80,190
- Arkansas$83,220
- Nebraska$85,140
- Utah$86,900
- Maine$88,290
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $147,080 | $134,720 | $71 | +29.3% | 30,060 |
| 2 | Virginia | $137,480 | $117,580 | $66 | +20.8% | 59,620 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $130,350 | $126,140 | $63 | +14.6% | 19,000 |
| 4 | New York | $129,700 | $112,250 | $62 | +14% | 69,150 |
| 5 | Washington | $121,510 | $109,170 | $58 | +6.8% | 24,760 |
| 6 | Maryland | $119,870 | $121,680 | $58 | +5.3% | 19,170 |
| 7 | Colorado | $118,010 | $104,750 | $57 | +3.7% | 14,360 |
| 8 | Alabama | $116,540 | $108,040 | $56 | +2.4% | 4,900 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $116,100 | $104,960 | $56 | +2% | 8,000 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $115,990 | $105,820 | $56 | +1.9% | 22,080 |
| 11 | California | $115,720 | $101,460 | $56 | +1.7% | 137,280 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $115,470 | $98,540 | $56 | +1.5% | 390 |
| 13 | Illinois | $114,410 | $104,270 | $55 | +0.5% | 45,820 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $113,990 | $99,640 | $55 | +0.2% | 4,100 |
| 15 | Vermont | $113,530 | $107,520 | $55 | -0.2% | 730 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $112,690 | $100,660 | $54 | -1% | 12,340 |
| 17 | Arizona | $112,460 | $93,310 | $54 | -1.2% | 17,190 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $112,030 | $104,270 | $54 | -1.5% | 2,670 |
| 19 | Texas | $110,350 | $101,400 | $53 | -3% | 50,990 |
| 20 | Georgia | $110,340 | $99,600 | $53 | -3% | 38,390 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $108,100 | $99,260 | $52 | -5% | 13,700 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $107,960 | $101,750 | $52 | -5.1% | 2,920 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $107,090 | $100,790 | $51 | -5.9% | 20,700 |
| 24 | Oregon | $106,760 | $101,840 | $51 | -6.2% | 10,840 |
| 25 | Delaware | $106,170 | $99,480 | $51 | -6.7% | 4,120 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $105,600 | $98,560 | $51 | -7.2% | 22,200 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $105,230 | $98,780 | $51 | -7.5% | 11,670 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $103,780 | $95,540 | $50 | -8.8% | 4,760 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $103,540 | $99,420 | $50 | -9% | 5,760 |
| 30 | Missouri | $103,390 | $97,270 | $50 | -9.1% | 10,030 |
| 31 | Indiana | $102,990 | $95,560 | $50 | -9.5% | 11,770 |
| 32 | Michigan | $100,800 | $93,640 | $48 | -11.4% | 13,010 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $100,450 | $93,830 | $48 | -11.7% | 34,420 |
| 34 | Ohio | $100,250 | $94,270 | $48 | -11.9% | 25,120 |
| 35 | Alaska | $99,860 | $100,190 | $48 | -12.2% | 460 |
| 36 | Florida | $99,830 | $88,610 | $48 | -12.3% | 71,060 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $99,440 | $97,470 | $48 | -12.6% | 1,740 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $97,790 | $95,630 | $47 | -14.1% | 4,550 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $97,450 | $93,180 | $47 | -14.4% | 3,910 |
| 40 | Montana | $93,910 | $97,470 | $45 | -17.5% | 1,590 |
| 41 | Idaho | $93,140 | $88,710 | $45 | -18.1% | 3,700 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $92,440 | $83,620 | $44 | -18.8% | 2,980 |
| 43 | Iowa | $91,780 | $85,530 | $44 | -19.3% | 4,150 |
| 44 | Nevada | $91,530 | $81,600 | $44 | -19.6% | 4,550 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $90,240 | $90,220 | $43 | -20.7% | — |
| 46 | Kansas | $89,080 | $81,210 | $43 | -21.7% | 5,280 |
| 47 | Maine | $88,290 | $75,530 | $42 | -22.4% | 2,910 |
| 48 | Utah | $86,900 | $83,530 | $42 | -23.6% | 5,670 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $85,140 | $75,360 | $41 | -25.2% | 2,740 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $83,220 | $72,950 | $40 | -26.9% | 6,250 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $80,190 | $69,390 | $39 | -29.5% | 3,160 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 512 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,670 | $150,830 | 9,020 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,640 | $149,600 | 26,450 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town, MA | $132,140 | $133,040 | 140 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $131,470 | $143,790 | 980 |
| 5 | Lexington Park, MD | $130,020 | $125,900 | 1,300 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $126,830 | $145,310 | 62,360 |
| 7 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $126,810 | $126,430 | 70 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,730 | $137,410 | 23,560 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,340 | $129,290 | 16,930 |
| 10 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $126,110 | $128,040 | 1,840 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing management analystss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $165,810 | $169,050 | 2,000 |
| 2 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $160,840 | $157,500 | 60 |
| 3 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $149,990 | $125,020 | 190 |
| 4 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $149,990 | $135,170 | — |
| 5 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $139,580 | $134,620 | 60 |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $137,350 | $147,250 | 300 |
| 7 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $137,350 | $147,250 | 300 |
| 8 | Legal Services | $136,050 | $145,170 | 3,030 |
| 9 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $135,980 | $156,660 | 60 |
| 10 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $133,880 | $129,340 | 500 |
| 11 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $133,880 | $129,340 | 500 |
| 12 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $132,130 | $116,560 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do management analysts make in the U.S.?
The median management analysts salary in the United States is $101,860 per year (mean $113,790), and about 80% earn between $60,640 and $171,640.
How much do management analysts make per hour?
Roughly $55 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $113,790 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays management analysts the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for management analysts at $147,080 per year (median $134,720).
What is the job outlook for management analysts?
Employment is projected to change +8.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 98,100 openings per year.
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