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Business intelligence analyst salary

Average business intelligence analyst salary

$80,249

$38.58 hourly rate

Entry-level business intelligence analyst salary
$59,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Business Intelligence Analyst Salaries

The role of a Business Intelligence Analyst has become vital as businesses increasingly rely on data to drive decisions. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Business Intelligence Analyst is $80,249 per year, equating to around $39 per hour. However, salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and industry.

For instance, analysts in states like California and New York often earn higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for expertise. Additionally, those with several years of experience may command higher salaries than entry-level analysts. Industries such as finance and technology tend to offer more competitive compensation as they prioritize data analysis for strategic growth.

Potential analysts should also consider certifications and specialized skills that can enhance their marketability. The demand for skilled analysts is projected to grow, indicating a favorable job outlook for those entering the field. By understanding the factors influencing salary, you can better position yourself for lucrative opportunities in this expanding industry.

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Where can a Business Intelligence Analyst earn more?

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The Citadel$148,787
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Business intelligence analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a business intelligence analyst typically falls between $80,062 and $101,484.
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$80,249yearly
glassdoor[1]
$95,966yearly
indeed[2]
$90,025yearly
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$101,484yearly
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$80,062yearly

Average business intelligence analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for business intelligence analysts are New Hampshire, California, and Maryland. The lowest average business intelligence analyst salary states are North Dakota, Wyoming, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for business intelligence analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Virginia$85,663$41.18
2Washington$87,094$41.87
3Rhode Island$85,972$41.33
4District of Columbia$91,659$44.07
5Maryland$88,515$42.56
6Pennsylvania$81,154$39.02
7Nevada$79,787$38.36
8New Hampshire$94,092$45.24
9Oregon$84,602$40.67
10Ohio$78,469$37.73
11Massachusetts$84,380$40.57
12Michigan$77,473$37.25
13Delaware$79,509$38.23
14California$91,673$44.07
15Idaho$83,216$40.01
16Connecticut$83,837$40.31
17Indiana$75,682$36.39
18Wisconsin$74,934$36.03
19Kentucky$73,452$35.31
20North Carolina$77,743$37.38
21New Jersey$82,196$39.52
22New York$82,011$39.43
23Kansas$72,643$34.92
24Arizona$76,864$36.95
25Oklahoma$75,681$36.39
26Illinois$78,402$37.69
27West Virginia$73,827$35.49
28Iowa$72,307$34.76
29Texas$76,140$36.61
30Utah$71,682$34.46
31Nebraska$71,648$34.45
32Alabama$72,037$34.63
33Minnesota$75,978$36.53
34South Carolina$74,588$35.86
35Vermont$74,031$35.59
36Missouri$72,091$34.66
37Arkansas$69,467$33.40
38Tennessee$70,415$33.85
39Montana$70,973$34.12
40Maine$74,200$35.67
41Alaska$69,924$33.62
42Colorado$72,099$34.66
43Georgia$73,608$35.39
44South Dakota$67,914$32.65
45Hawaii$59,510$28.61
46New Mexico$69,444$33.39
47Wyoming$68,971$33.16
48North Dakota$69,248$33.29
49Mississippi$68,502$32.93
50Louisiana$67,987$32.69
51Florida$69,613$33.47
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Highest paying cities for business intelligence analysts

The highest-paying cities for business intelligence analysts are San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, and Seattle, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$99,465$47.82
2Washington, DC$91,652$44.06
3Seattle, WA$87,619$42.12
4McLean, VA$86,239$41.46
5Portland, OR$84,510$40.63
6Boston, MA$84,443$40.60
7Jersey City, NJ$82,319$39.58
8New York, NY$82,176$39.51
9Philadelphia, PA$81,488$39.18
10Chicago, IL$78,577$37.78
11Columbus, OH$78,366$37.68
12Glendale, AZ$77,019$37.03
13Charlotte, NC$76,854$36.95
14San Antonio, TX$76,654$36.85
15Columbus, IN$75,415$36.26
16Portland, ME$74,630$35.88
17Alpharetta, GA$73,905$35.53
18Denver, CO$72,038$34.63
19Des Moines, IA$71,920$34.58
20Salt Lake City, UT$71,537$34.39

Business Intelligence Analysts are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. San Francisco, CA
  2. Washington, DC
  3. Seattle, WA
  4. Portland, OR
  5. Boston, MA

Business intelligence analyst salary details

A business intelligence analyst's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $107,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average business intelligence analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a business intelligence analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$107,000$8,917$51
75th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
Average$80,249$6,687$39
25th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
10th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28

Highest paying business intelligence analyst jobs

The highest paying types of business intelligence analysts are business systems senior analyst, senior business analyst, and analyst lead.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Analyst Lead$95,264$7,939$45.80122,353
Analyst$73,007$6,084$35.10253,138
Data Analyst$74,342$6,195$35.74167,520
Database Analyst$85,660$7,138$41.1877,072
Applications Analyst$80,144$6,679$38.53110,833
Systems Analyst$75,383$6,282$36.24141,289

Top companies hiring business intelligence analysts now:

  1. Google jobs (128)
  2. Adobe jobs (99)
  3. Applied Materials jobs (49)
  4. Iris Software jobs (48)
  5. Compunnel jobs (101)

Which companies pay business intelligence analysts the most?

Business intelligence analyst salaries at The Citadel and Credit Karma are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average business intelligence analyst salary at companies like Meta and Apple are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1The Citadel$148,787$71.53
2Credit Karma$127,793$61.44
3Meta$125,489$60.33
4Apple$124,714$59.96
5Safeway$124,644$59.92
6PayPal$122,510$58.90
7Google$122,116$58.71
8Venable$121,438$58.38
9Square Enix$118,062$56.76
10Palo Alto Networks$117,190$56.34
11Flexport$117,083$56.29
12Adobe$116,926$56.21
13Chegg$116,793$56.15
14Workday$116,471$56.00
15Navis$113,475$54.56
16DoorDash$113,063$54.36
17Cegedim Inc$112,990$54.32
18Twitter$112,801$54.23
19Asana$112,771$54.22
20Applied Materials$112,714$54.19

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$80,000$79,200$78,400$77,600$76,800$76,000
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Business Intelligence Analyst salary by industry

The average business intelligence analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average business intelligence analyst salary in the start-up industry is $88,964, the highest of any industry.
  • The average business intelligence analyst salary in the finance industry is $87,775.
  • Business intelligence analysts in the telecommunication industry earn an average salary of $83,022, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for business intelligence analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Start-up$88,964$42.77
2Technology$87,775$42.20
3Manufacturing$85,131$40.93
4Professional$84,850$40.79
5Health Care$84,430$40.59
6Retail$84,121$40.44
7Finance$83,911$40.34
8Telecommunication$83,022$39.91

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Business intelligence analyst salary trends

The average business intelligence analyst salary has risen by $13,136 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average business intelligence analyst earned $67,113 annually, but today, they earn $80,249 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for business intelligence analysts over the last decade.

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Average business intelligence analyst salary over time

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Business intelligence analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$80,200$38.58+3.3%
2024$77,600$37.31+2.3%
2023$75,800$36.47+1.9%
2022$74,400$35.75+2.3%
2021$72,700$34.95+1.5%

Recently added business intelligence analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Blue OriginBusiness Intelligence Analyst-FinanceSeattle, WA06/30/2025$67,681
Pure StorageBusiness Intelligence AnalystSanta Clara, CA06/29/2025$149,000
Ace HardwareBusiness Intelligence AnalystLenexa, KS06/29/2025$90,000
RoofstockBusiness Intelligence AnalystOakland, CA06/29/2025$124,000
Global Channel Management, Inc.Remote JR Business Intelligence AnalystAtlanta, GA06/29/2025$96,002
Horizon MediaAnalyst, Business IntelligenceNew York, NY06/28/2025$70,000
Franklin TempletonBusiness Intelligence Partner/AnalystBoston, MA06/28/2025$85,000
ManpowergroupBusiness Intelligence Analyst 1Redmond, WA06/27/2025$70,958
InceedBusiness Intelligence AnalystHouston, TX06/27/2025$114,785
SotalentBusiness Intelligence AnalystSan Antonio, TX06/27/2025$63,590

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