Ba Salary in the United States

How much does a Ba make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ba in the United States is $104,718 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Ba's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,566
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,657 to $114,584
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,676
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Ba Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,584 $9,549 $2,204 $55
Average $104,718 $8,727 $2,014 $50
25th Percentile $92,657 $7,721 $1,782 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Ba Salaries

A Ba's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ba Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Ba's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,579
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,779
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,231
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,788
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,167
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Ba$75,579
Business ... Level Ba$86,779
Ba Level Ba$107,231
Business ... Level Ba$130,788
Business ... Level Ba$155,167
$75,579 0 yr
$86,779 < 2 yrs
$107,231 2-4 yrs
$130,788 5-8 yrs
$155,167 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Bas

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,081
  • San Francisco: $130,635
  • Oakland: $127,882

What Skills Can Increase a Ba's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.05% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Visualization (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Data visualization is viewed by many disciplines as a modern equivalent of visual communication. It involves the creation and study of the visual representation of data. To communicate information clearly and efficiently, data visualization uses statistical graphics, plots, information graphics and other tools. Numerical data may be encoded using dots, lines, or bars, to visually communicate a quantitative message. Effective visualization helps users analyze and reason about data and evidence. It makes complex data more accessible, understandable and usable. Users may have particular analytical tasks, such as making comparisons or understanding causality, and the design principle of the graphic (i.e., showing comparisons or showing causality) follows the task. Tables are generally used where users will look up a specific measurement, while charts of various types are used to show patterns or relationships in the data for one or more variables.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.05%
Data Visualization 2.03%
Economics 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Ba's salary.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Science
$108,907
4%
Python
$107,860
3%
Innovation
$107,860
3%
Consulting
$106,812
2%
Data Analytics
$106,812
2%
Commitment
$105,765
1%
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Ba Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ba roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Ba positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ba as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Ba

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$115,190$55.010%
Biotechnology$115,190$55.010%
Business Services$115,190$55.010%
Chemicals$115,190$55.010%
Construction$115,190$55.010%

How Education impacts a Ba's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Bas enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Ba with a Bachelor's Degree is between $100,361 and $106,726).

Ba Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ba
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 3.5%
Associates 6.3%
Bachelors 50.4%
Masters 35.9%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Ba Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Ba's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Ba

Salaries for a Ba can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,326 in 2023 to around $102,458 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ba salary trends, .

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$103,326
2024
$103,149
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    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Ba

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ba?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Ba roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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