Budget Analysts

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 13-2031.00

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$62k10th$92kMedian$122k90th

New workers start near $62,000; experienced workers reach $121,510. About 560 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +10.6%; Alamo region, 603 to 667 jobs · U.S. +1%
Openings a year: 44; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 3,100
Employed in 2024: 603; in the Alamo region · U.S. 50,400

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

2 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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