Management Analyst Salaries & Wage Percentiles
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, and conduct work simplification and measurement studies.
National Wage Percentile Spectrum
Empirical distribution from entry-level apprentice (10th percentile) to senior principal / master tier (90th percentile).
Nationwide State Salary Rankings
State-by-state empirical labor compensation benchmarked against local cost of living and purchasing power.
| Rank | State | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | CoL Adjusted Real Wage | Total Employed | Top Metro in State | CoL Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia DC | $126,830 | $60.97/hr | $79,817 | 62,360 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 158.9 |
| #2 | Massachusetts MA | $120,965 | $58.16/hr | $92,480 | 28,510 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 130.8 |
| #3 | Vermont VT | $118,270 | $56.86/hr | $81,229 | 290 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 145.6 |
| #4 | Maryland MD | $110,700 | $53.22/hr | $101,280 | 10,270 | Lexington Park, MD | 109.3 |
| #5 | New Hampshire NH | $107,330 | $51.60/hr | $93,656 | 890 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | 114.6 |
| #6 | Colorado CO | $105,695 | $50.82/hr | $91,749 | 13,050 | Boulder, CO | 115.2 |
| #7 | Alabama AL | $102,968 | $49.51/hr | $101,847 | 3,900 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | 101.1 |
| #8 | Connecticut CT | $102,910 | $49.48/hr | $81,480 | 7,040 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 126.3 |
Top Metropolitan Areas for Maximum Earnings
High-yield metros commanding premier compensation, rent affordability, and living wage coverage.
Career Ladder & Progression Stages
Typical milestones from entry level to senior roles.
Data gathering, process mapping, interview synthesis, presentation deck prep
Organizational redesign, financial performance benchmarking, change management
Engagement leadership, operational turnaround, executive client advisory
Practice leadership, commercial business development, firm strategy
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Occupational Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
Explore national wage percentiles (10th to 90th), top-paying metropolitan areas, and career ladder progression for Management Analyst. Official 2026 economic data for Management Analyst compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
Quick answers
National compensation benchmarks for Management Analyst range across the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles based on BLS OEWS labor market statistics.
Management Analyst: Where the Pay Is Highest
The national median for Management Analyst is $101,860 per year ($48.97/hour). BLS OEWS publishes this occupation in 379 metropolitan areas, where median pay ranges from $59,540 in Mayagüez, PR to $136,670 in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
Top-paying metropolitan areas for Management Analyst
| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Vs national |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,670 | +34.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,640 | +33.2% |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $132,140 | +29.7% |
| Boulder, CO | $131,470 | +29.1% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $130,020 | +27.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $126,830 | +24.5% |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $126,810 | +24.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,730 | +24.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,340 | +24.0% |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $126,110 | +23.8% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $125,010 | +22.7% |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $124,400 | +22.1% |