Salary Outlook
The BLS reports that the median annual wage for management analysts was $78,490 in 2011. The best-paid 10 percent in the field made more than $141,780 per year, while the bottom 10 percent made approximately $43,920. The best-paying jobs are in Santa Cruz, Calif., Naples, Fla., and Bowling Green, Ky.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $85,950.00 |
| 2004 | $66,310.00 |
| 2006 | $74,990.00 |
| 2008 | $80,770.00 |
| 2010 | $87,260.00 |
Average Management Analyst Pay vs. All Business Jobs
With a median salary of $78,490 per year, management analysts are well-paid for their expertise. Management analysts have a higher median salary than market research analysts ($60,250), and earn similar pay to financial analysts, who have a median annual salary of $75,650.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Marketing Manager | $116,010.00 |
| Management Analyst | $78,490.00 |
| Financial Analyst | $75,650.00 |
| Logistician | $71,910.00 |
| Cashier | $18,820.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Management Analysts
The highest paid in the management analyst profession work in the metropolitan areas of Santa Cruz, CA, Naples, FL, and San Francisco, CA. The Bowling Green, KY area also pays well, as does the city of New Bedford, MA.
Santa Cruz, CA
Average Salary: $130,260 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a management analyst working in Santa Cruz, CA is $130,260, which is $51,770 more than the average pay in the profession.
Naples, FL
Average Salary: $119,920 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a management analyst working in Naples, FL is $119,920, which is $41,430 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $113,820 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a management analyst working in San Francisco, CA is $113,820, which is $35,330 more than the average pay in the profession.
Bowling Green, KY
Average Salary: $113,230 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a management analyst working in Bowling Green, KY is $113,230, which is $34,740 more than the average pay in the profession.
New Bedford, MA
Average Salary: $107,820 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a management analyst working in New Bedford, MA is $107,820, which is $29,330 more than the average pay in the profession.
