At a glance
Median pay for Management Analysts runs from $75,750 in Little Rock to $136,670 in San Jose across 74 curated metros; the middle value is $98,915.
After the BEA 2024 price adjustment, the top three are Durham ($129,248), Boston ($125,284), San Jose ($123,770).
These are workforce estimates from published medians, not job offers or expected hiring pay.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025) · BEA price parity (2024) · Census ACS (2020–2024) · metro areas, not city limits · How we calculate
Management Analysts salary comparison
Management analyst roles span consulting firms and in-house operations. Occupational medians cannot isolate seniority, consulting specialization or bonus structures. 74 of 75 curated metros have a reported occupation median. The table is sorted by the site-calculated adjusted metric, not by predicted hiring demand.
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| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Adjusted median* | Median gross rent / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $126,110 | $129,248 | $1,466 |
| Boston, MA–NH | $135,640 | $125,284 | $2,023 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,670 | $123,770 | $2,840 |
| Worcester, MA | $122,180 | $119,173 | $1,426 |
| Birmingham, AL | $108,220 | $118,087 | $1,172 |
| Washington, DC–VA–MD–WV | $126,830 | $116,482 | $2,027 |
| Seattle, WA | $126,340 | $113,684 | $2,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $117,750 | $112,693 | $1,611 |
| New York, NY–NJ | $124,390 | $110,507 | $1,830 |
| Tulsa, OK | $98,210 | $110,084 | $1,078 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $99,400 | $109,946 | $1,124 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $99,680 | $109,804 | $1,135 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,730 | $109,616 | $2,474 |
| Dayton, OH | $101,150 | $109,122 | $1,039 |
| Austin, TX | $106,600 | $108,702 | $1,726 |
| Nashville, TN | $102,640 | $106,542 | $1,528 |
| Kansas City, MO–KS | $98,430 | $106,361 | $1,249 |
| St. Louis, MO–IL | $101,100 | $106,323 | $1,113 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $102,900 | $106,151 | $1,139 |
| Charlotte, NC–SC | $102,920 | $105,724 | $1,473 |
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| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Adjusted median* | Median gross rent / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $126,110 | $129,248 | $1,466 |
| Boston, MA–NH | $135,640 | $125,284 | $2,023 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,670 | $123,770 | $2,840 |
| Worcester, MA | $122,180 | $119,173 | $1,426 |
| Birmingham, AL | $108,220 | $118,087 | $1,172 |
| Washington, DC–VA–MD–WV | $126,830 | $116,482 | $2,027 |
| Seattle, WA | $126,340 | $113,684 | $2,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $117,750 | $112,693 | $1,611 |
| New York, NY–NJ | $124,390 | $110,507 | $1,830 |
| Tulsa, OK | $98,210 | $110,084 | $1,078 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $99,400 | $109,946 | $1,124 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $99,680 | $109,804 | $1,135 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,730 | $109,616 | $2,474 |
| Dayton, OH | $101,150 | $109,122 | $1,039 |
| Austin, TX | $106,600 | $108,702 | $1,726 |
| Nashville, TN | $102,640 | $106,542 | $1,528 |
| Kansas City, MO–KS | $98,430 | $106,361 | $1,249 |
| St. Louis, MO–IL | $101,100 | $106,323 | $1,113 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $102,900 | $106,151 | $1,139 |
| Charlotte, NC–SC | $102,920 | $105,724 | $1,473 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $112,920 | $105,667 | $1,875 |
| Knoxville, TN | $97,470 | $105,294 | $1,145 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $100,130 | $104,798 | $1,156 |
| Charleston, SC | $104,650 | $103,653 | $1,605 |
| Virginia Beach, VA–NC | $101,380 | $103,511 | $1,478 |
| Hartford, CT | $105,970 | $103,138 | $1,416 |
| Memphis, TN–MS–AR | $94,980 | $103,039 | $1,220 |
| New Orleans, LA | $95,100 | $102,703 | $1,217 |
| Houston, TX | $101,120 | $102,526 | $1,430 |
| Greensboro, NC | $95,000 | $102,299 | $1,093 |
| Cincinnati, OH–KY–IN | $97,360 | $102,087 | $1,105 |
| Chicago, IL–IN | $105,090 | $101,443 | $1,430 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $97,020 | $101,384 | $1,191 |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,220 | $101,161 | $1,672 |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,760 | $101,102 | $1,363 |
| Detroit, MI | $100,570 | $100,271 | $1,207 |
| Rochester, NY | $97,070 | $100,036 | $1,143 |
| Madison, WI | $97,170 | $99,880 | $1,354 |
| Dallas, TX | $102,860 | $99,777 | $1,614 |
| Columbia, SC | $93,250 | $99,560 | $1,193 |
| Orlando, FL | $100,420 | $99,016 | $1,760 |
| Des Moines, IA | $90,730 | $98,941 | $1,150 |
| Raleigh, NC | $96,820 | $98,638 | $1,573 |
| Providence, RI–MA | $100,360 | $98,612 | $1,307 |
| Philadelphia, PA–NJ–DE–MD | $100,920 | $98,407 | $1,480 |
| Louisville, KY–IN | $91,560 | $98,373 | $1,116 |
| Portland, OR–WA | $103,470 | $98,149 | $1,724 |
| Richmond, VA | $95,660 | $97,754 | $1,447 |
| Denver, CO | $102,620 | $97,011 | $1,874 |
| Minneapolis, MN–WI | $101,560 | $96,888 | $1,440 |
| Allentown, PA–NJ | $95,780 | $95,811 | $1,365 |
| Tampa, FL | $95,840 | $94,995 | $1,628 |
| Columbus, OH | $90,010 | $94,282 | $1,274 |
| Cleveland, OH | $88,260 | $93,971 | $1,050 |
| Greenville, SC | $86,330 | $92,569 | $1,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $104,930 | $92,396 | $2,063 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $94,900 | $91,854 | $1,702 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $101,750 | $91,699 | $2,083 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,990 | $90,830 | $1,053 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,190 | $90,439 | $2,246 |
| Omaha, NE–IA | $81,740 | $88,934 | $1,192 |
| Buffalo, NY | $84,710 | $88,383 | $1,057 |
| Boise City, ID | $86,390 | $87,803 | $1,487 |
| Tucson, AZ | $84,900 | $87,620 | $1,212 |
| North Port, FL | $88,710 | $86,616 | $1,747 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $81,710 | $85,519 | $1,202 |
| Little Rock, AR | $75,750 | $84,766 | $1,055 |
| Albany, NY | $83,690 | $84,055 | $1,280 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $83,220 | $83,652 | $1,513 |
| Miami, FL | $94,290 | $82,598 | $1,869 |
| Riverside, CA | $87,910 | $82,590 | $1,846 |
| Fresno, CA | $84,200 | $82,421 | $1,392 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $79,870 | $79,699 | $1,626 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,990 | $77,801 | $1,819 |
The table shows the 20 highest adjusted medians; the full list of 74 metros is expandable above. The price-adjusted wage equals the BLS May 2025 annual occupational median × 100 ÷ the BEA 2024 all-items regional price parity. Census rent, household income and commuting figures are ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. They describe different populations and do not determine take-home pay, employment prospects or individual rent. ACS gross rent includes contract rent plus estimated utility and fuel costs.
How pay for Management Analysts varies across metros
Across the 74 curated metros with a reported median, the nominal annual median for Management Analysts runs from $75,750 in Little Rock to $136,670 in San Jose, a 1.80× difference. After dividing each median by its metro’s BEA price parity, the range is $77,801 in Sacramento to $129,248 in Durham, a 1.66× difference. The middle value across these metros is $98,915 nominal and $99,958 adjusted.
The price adjustment changes the order. Out of 74 metros, Tulsa moves from 39th on nominal pay to 10th on adjusted pay while Los Angeles moves from 15th to 56th. These ranks compare published medians only, not openings or offers.
Beyond the median: published wage percentiles
The following six metros lead this curated set on the price-adjusted median measure. The five annual wage statistics are the original BLS estimates; they have not been price-adjusted. They illustrate the estimated wage distribution for the same occupation and geographic unit.
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| Metropolitan area | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
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| Durham, NC | $75,430 | $92,540 | $126,110 | $155,500 | $170,810 |
| Boston, MA–NH | $83,380 | $104,210 | $135,640 | $168,800 | $218,830 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,810 | $104,780 | $136,670 | $174,350 | $223,170 |
| Worcester, MA | $74,720 | $91,120 | $122,180 | $156,010 | $178,880 |
| Birmingham, AL | $64,270 | $80,740 | $108,220 | $164,980 | $203,800 |
| Washington, DC–VA–MD–WV | $78,970 | $101,400 | $126,830 | $156,750 | $181,280 |
Percentiles describe a distribution, not an individual’s pay; suppressed values are marked Unavailable.
National career outlook and entry requirements
The BLS projects national employment for Management analysts from 2025 to 2035. These occupational projections are national; they do not forecast openings in any particular metro area.
Among the 80 occupations curated on this site, projected 2025–2035 growth of +10.1% ranks 15th (the middle value is +5.0%), and about 94,100 projected annual openings rank 18th. This compares only the occupations on this site and does not predict hiring in any one metro.
The BLS lists less than 5 years of related work experience as typical for entry. It lists no typical on-the-job training. National employment base: 1,077,100 workers in 2025; projected 1,186,300 in 2035.
Openings are projected national totals, including replacements, not job ads or local vacancies. Education and training categories are typical patterns; licensing varies by role. BLS 2025–2035 Occupational Projections, Table 1.2. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
What to check for this occupation before moving
How roles can differ: Management analysts may work in external consulting, internal strategy or operational improvement teams. Travel expectations, client work and responsibility for delivery can vary substantially even when the occupation code is unchanged.
Questions to ask about a real offer: Compare base pay with bonuses, travel frequency, reimbursed expenses and expected weekly hours. Confirm whether the position is an individual-contributor analyst or a broader management role before comparing salaries.
This is editorial guidance, not a claim that every employer or state follows these practices; verify terms with the employer and relevant authorities.
What this occupation median does—and does not—tell you
BLS OEWS wages are employer-reported estimates for wage-and-salary jobs, so self-employment income is not included. Annual figures assume a 2,080-hour year. Wages include commissions and tips but exclude overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. A median is neither a new-hire salary nor a vacancy count.
Regional price parities compare overall price levels with the U.S. average; housing data come from a different survey and are not subtracted again from the wage. Missing wages and suppressed percentiles stay unavailable. See the methodology for details.
Salary for Management Analysts in Chicago, IL–IN
Chicago is shown as a worked example (one of the larger metros on this site); it is not a recommendation, and the table above lists every metro with a reported median. Of 74 metros, it ranks 14th on nominal median and 32nd on price-adjusted median.
For the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro, the May 2025 BLS annual occupational median is $105,090. The published 25th-to-75th-percentile wage interval is $81,580 to $137,080. The price-adjusted median of $101,443 applies the BEA 2024 all-items index of 103.6 (U.S. = 100). It does not reflect an employer offer, taxes or your individual household costs.
The ACS metro-wide gross-rent median is $1,430 per month; with an ACS margin of error of ±$6. Gross rent includes estimated utilities and covers renters generally, not workers in this occupation. For a data-driven contrast, Indianapolis has a published BLS median of $97,020 and adjusted median of $101,384. This comparison metro has the closest observed adjusted median in our curated set. This does not establish similar rents or local job conditions. Compare Chicago with Indianapolis in the interactive tool, or review the Chicago metro profile for income, housing uncertainty and commute context.
Before relying on a quoted salary, confirm that the job matches this BLS occupation and that pay period, hours and benefits are comparable.