How Much Does a Management Analyst Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$101,860
Management analysts in the U.S. earn a median of $101,860 a year, or $48.97 an hour. Half of management analysts earn more than $101,860 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $171,640.
Pay percentiles for management analysts
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29.15 | $60,640 |
| 25th | $37.48 | $77,950 |
| 50th (median) | $48.97 | $101,860 |
| 75th | $64.12 | $133,370 |
| 90th | $82.52 | $171,640 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for management analysts
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $134,720 | $64.77 | +32% |
| District of Columbia | $126,140 | $60.65 | +24% |
| Maryland | $121,680 | $58.50 | +19% |
| Virginia | $117,580 | $56.53 | +15% |
| New York | $112,250 | $53.96 | +10% |
| Washington | $109,170 | $52.49 | +7% |
| Alabama | $108,040 | $51.94 | +6% |
| Vermont | $107,520 | $51.69 | +6% |
| New Jersey | $105,820 | $50.87 | +4% |
| Connecticut | $104,960 | $50.46 | +3% |
| United States | $101,860 | $48.97 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many management analysts are there?
BLS counts about 898,280 management analysts employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (137,280), Florida (71,060) and New York (69,150).
The mean (average) annual wage is $113,790, higher than the median of $101,860.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,488
- Biweekly
- $3,918
- Weekly
- $1,959
- Daily (8 hours)
- $392
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do management analysts make an hour?
The median hourly wage for management analysts is $48.97. The middle 50% earn between $37.48 and $64.12 an hour.
Which state pays management analysts the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median wage for management analysts at $134,720, +32% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for management analysts?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of management analysts earn less than $60,640 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.