Budget Analysts
General Information
Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit31.77%
- Federal government30.76%
- State and local government27.63%
- Private, not for profit8.72%
- Self-employed1.11%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Finance
Job Outlook
Similar Careers
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$82,260
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
-
Bachelor's degree 63%
-
High school 10%
-
Associate's degree 10%
-
Master's degree 9%
-
Some college 3%
-
Post-master's certificate 2%
-
Doctoral degree 0%
-
Post baccalaureate 0%
-
Less than high school 0%
-
Post-doctoral training 0%
-
First professional degree 0%
-
Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
Select major to see colleges that offer it
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
Not sure what characteristics best describe you? Take the RIASEC Test.
Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Economics and Accounting
- Administrative
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
Gain insights into your knowledge by using the ASVAB Career Exploration Program