Management Analyst Salary
Management Analysts earn a median $101,860 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$101,860
$48.97 per hour
Range
$60,640 – $171,640
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
898,280
across the U.S.
▲0.7%
Pay trend: The median for management analysts in the U.S. rose from $101,190 (May 2024) to $101,860 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.7%.
What management analysts do
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.1% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 94,100
- Self-employed
- 14%
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 94,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Management Analyst take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$80,489
per year · effective tax rate 21.0%
$6,707Monthly
$3,354Twice a month
$3,096Every 2 weeks
$38.70Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,579
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,315
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,477
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$80,489
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,640 | $29.15 | $50,904 |
| 25th percentile | $77,950 | $37.48 | $63,668 |
| Median (50th) | $101,860 | $48.97 | $80,489 |
| 75th percentile | $133,370 | $64.12 | $102,424 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $171,640 | $82.52 | $128,582 |
Best cities for management analysts (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $135,640 | $97,414 | $89,976 | 26,450 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $126,340 | $97,619 | $87,840 | 16,930 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $136,670 | $94,423 | $85,510 | 9,020 |
| 4 | Austin, TX | $106,600 | $83,823 | $85,476 | 6,540 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $102,640 | $81,037 | $84,118 | 6,270 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $126,830 | $90,142 | $82,787 | 62,360 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $99,400 | $74,830 | $82,770 | 3,350 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $117,750 | $86,410 | $82,699 | 8,500 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $101,120 | $79,968 | $81,080 | 9,050 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $95,760 | $76,197 | $80,448 | 5,020 |
| 11 | Kansas City, MO | $98,430 | $74,387 | $80,381 | 4,500 |
| 12 | St. Louis, MO | $101,100 | $76,139 | $80,073 | 5,100 |
| 13 | New York, NY | $124,390 | $89,988 | $79,944 | 67,630 |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | $102,920 | $77,636 | $79,751 | 8,000 |
| 15 | Milwaukee, WI | $102,900 | $77,147 | $79,585 | 2,720 |
| 16 | Cincinnati, OH | $97,360 | $75,428 | $79,090 | 4,710 |
| 17 | Dallas, TX | $102,860 | $81,192 | $78,758 | 18,010 |
| 18 | Orlando, FL | $100,420 | $79,475 | $78,364 | 8,600 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $97,020 | $74,251 | $77,590 | 6,110 |
| 20 | Hartford, CT | $105,970 | $79,127 | $77,012 | 3,390 |
| 21 | Virginia Beach, VA | $101,380 | $75,136 | $76,715 | 6,810 |
| 22 | San Francisco, CA | $126,730 | $88,682 | $76,706 | 23,560 |
| 23 | Charleston, SC | $104,650 | $77,329 | $76,593 | 2,560 |
| 24 | Tampa, FL | $95,840 | $76,253 | $75,581 | 12,470 |
| 25 | Madison, WI | $97,170 | $73,420 | $75,467 | 3,240 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $136,670
- Boston, MA — $135,640
- Washington, DC — $126,830
- San Francisco, CA — $126,730
- Seattle, WA — $126,340
- New York, NY — $124,390
- Baltimore, MD — $117,750
- Austin, TX — $106,600
- Hartford, CT — $105,970
- Chicago, IL — $105,090
- Los Angeles, CA — $104,930
- Charleston, SC — $104,650
- Portland, OR — $103,470
- Charlotte, NC — $102,920
- Milwaukee, WI — $102,900
Management Analyst salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $134,720 | +2.2% | $96,831 | $82,490 – $216,940 | 30,060 |
| District of Columbia | $126,140 | +0.5% | $89,729 | $84,590 – $178,070 | 19,000 |
| Maryland | $121,680 | −0.2% | $88,978 | $73,030 – $162,090 | 19,170 |
| Virginia | $117,580 | +7.2% | $85,601 | $66,140 – $174,700 | 59,620 |
| New York | $112,250 | +5.0% | $82,215 | $64,900 – $209,440 | 69,150 |
| Washington | $109,170 | −8.1% | $85,631 | $72,910 – $194,090 | 24,760 |
| Alabama | $108,040 | +5.4% | $79,699 | $63,400 – $193,370 | 4,900 |
| Vermont | $107,520 | −7.2% | $79,834 | $67,750 – $157,130 | 730 |
| New Jersey | $105,820 | +0.7% | $78,724 | $56,820 – $175,670 | 22,080 |
| Connecticut | $104,960 | +1.2% | $78,472 | $64,700 – $177,740 | 8,000 |
| Colorado | $104,750 | −0.2% | $78,621 | $41,050 – $204,240 | 14,360 |
| Illinois | $104,270 | −5.5% | $77,167 | $57,610 – $175,360 | 45,820 |
| New Hampshire | $104,270 | +0.4% | $82,184 | $66,550 – $162,000 | 2,670 |
| Oregon | $101,840 | +1.0% | $72,393 | $73,300 – $135,380 | 10,840 |
| Hawaii | $101,750 | +8.6% | $74,208 | $66,060 – $156,000 | 2,920 |
| California | $101,460 | −0.6% | $73,682 | $61,360 – $174,970 | 137,280 |
| Texas | $101,400 | +2.8% | $80,165 | $62,730 – $168,420 | 50,990 |
| Minnesota | $100,790 | +5.0% | $74,405 | $64,480 – $162,160 | 20,700 |
| South Carolina | $100,660 | +15.6% | $74,762 | $54,720 – $169,620 | 12,340 |
| Alaska | $100,190 | −4.4% | $79,314 | $48,920 – $146,870 | 460 |
| Rhode Island | $99,640 | +11.8% | $75,796 | $69,640 – $208,000 | 4,100 |
| Georgia | $99,600 | — | $74,352 | $61,010 – $172,850 | 38,390 |
| Delaware | $99,480 | +2.5% | $73,590 | $59,540 – $165,050 | 4,120 |
| Oklahoma | $99,420 | +14.4% | $74,844 | $49,260 – $153,860 | 5,760 |
| Tennessee | $99,260 | +1.9% | $78,659 | $63,280 – $172,170 | 13,700 |
| Wisconsin | $98,780 | −1.5% | $74,467 | $64,120 – $157,620 | 11,670 |
| North Carolina | $98,560 | −0.1% | $74,743 | $49,990 – $163,950 | 22,200 |
| Wyoming | $98,540 | −5.1% | $78,153 | $67,940 – $180,950 | 390 |
| Montana | $97,470 | +13.7% | $73,254 | $37,300 – $145,660 | 1,590 |
| West Virginia | $97,470 | +3.6% | $73,637 | $57,830 – $143,420 | 1,740 |
| Missouri | $97,270 | +1.5% | $73,625 | $60,690 – $153,300 | 10,030 |
| Kentucky | $95,630 | +12.1% | $72,876 | $58,660 – $139,180 | 4,550 |
| Indiana | $95,560 | +6.2% | $73,267 | $55,160 – $158,820 | 11,770 |
| Louisiana | $95,540 | −3.2% | $73,562 | $57,590 – $167,980 | 4,760 |
| Ohio | $94,270 | +15.5% | $73,339 | $61,600 – $146,740 | 25,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | −0.2% | $71,959 | $51,250 – $161,770 | 34,420 |
| Michigan | $93,640 | +3.3% | $70,977 | $56,400 – $156,320 | 13,010 |
| Arizona | $93,310 | +4.2% | $72,350 | $52,510 – $161,400 | 17,190 |
| New Mexico | $93,180 | +9.8% | $71,147 | $58,890 – $139,480 | 3,910 |
| North Dakota | $90,220 | +23.5% | $71,800 | $49,260 – $127,380 | — |
| Idaho | $88,710 | +8.7% | $67,644 | $48,360 – $149,140 | 3,700 |
| Florida | $88,610 | +6.6% | $71,167 | $51,520 – $161,810 | 71,060 |
| Iowa | $85,530 | +4.0% | $66,402 | $51,370 – $134,600 | 4,150 |
| South Dakota | $83,620 | +5.0% | $67,657 | $59,070 – $147,210 | 2,980 |
| Utah | $83,530 | — | $64,801 | $41,450 – $132,620 | 5,670 |
| Nevada | $81,600 | −12.6% | $66,236 | $58,270 – $130,000 | 4,550 |
| Kansas | $81,210 | +0.1% | $62,229 | $49,260 – $134,300 | 5,280 |
| Maine | $75,530 | −5.8% | $58,049 | $61,980 – $126,450 | 2,910 |
| Nebraska | $75,360 | −8.6% | $59,296 | $49,820 – $131,270 | 2,740 |
| Arkansas | $72,950 | +0.6% | $57,518 | $47,260 – $141,800 | 6,250 |
| Mississippi | $69,390 | −0.9% | $55,602 | $43,370 – $131,810 | 3,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a management analyst make?
The national median salary for management analysts is $101,860 a year ($48.97 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,640 and the top 10% earn over $171,640. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays management analysts the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $134,720. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many management analysts are there in the U.S.?
About 898,280 people work as management analysts nationwide.
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- Phoenix, AZ
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- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salem, OR
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Trenton, NJ
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC