DOL Median (Colorado)
$70,102
vs National
+18.3%
National: $59,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,447
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,102
+18.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Budget Analysts in Colorado earns $70,102 in nominal terms, which is 18.3% above the national average of $59,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,447 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $95,000 | 1 |
| DaVita Inc. | $95,000 | 2 |
| CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE | $94,952 | 1 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | $89,150 | 6 |
| Gartner Inc | $85,000 | 13 |
| University of Bridgeport | $78,062 | 1 |
| PRIMOTIONS, LLC | $77,126 | 1 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $69,903 | 71 |
| Level 3 Communications | $67,000 | 1 |
| University of Colorado | $65,000 | 11 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $62,379 | 2 |
| SKYLINE ENTERPRISES, INC. | $59,800 | 2 |
| HOBBY HORSE LODGE, INC. | $57,574 | 1 |
| GT Industrial Products | $57,346 | 5 |
| Pension Associates Retirement Planning LLC | $56,000 | 9 |
| Orica USA Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Happy Ladybug, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Xcel Energy Services Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Prescient Technologies Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| University of Colorado Denver | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Budget Analysts make in Colorado?
The median Budget Analysts salary in Colorado is $70,102 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Budget Analysts?
A Budget Analysts in Colorado earns 18.3% more than the national median of $59,280, or $66,447 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.