What are the main factors that influence a Category Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Category Analyst's salary?

A Category Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,750 for beginners, reaching about $91,056 at mid-level, and approach $93,327 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Category Analyst?

Category Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Analyst roles are District of Columbia $92,979, California $92,627, Massachusetts $91,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Category Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Category Analyst V: $164,800; Category Analyst IV: $129,390; Category Analyst III: $97,400; Category Research and Metrics Analyst II: $83,000; Category Analyst II: $82,990.

Category Analyst Salary in Washington

How much does a Category Analyst make in Washington?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Analyst in Washington is $91,056 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,889
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,333 to $96,203
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,122

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Category Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,203	$8,017	$1,850	$46
Average	$91,056	$7,588	$1,751	$44
25th Percentile	$85,333	$7,111	$1,641	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Category Analyst Salaries

A Category Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Category Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Analyst'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): $88,750
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,926
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,056
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,176
Expert (over 8 years): $93,327

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Category Analyst	$88,750
Intermediate Level Category Analyst	$88,926
Senior Level Category Analyst	$91,056
Specialist Level Category Analyst	$93,176
Expert Level Category Analyst	$93,327

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How Do Category Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Category Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,979.
California: $92,627.
Massachusetts: $91,392.

District of Columbia $92,979 California $92,627 Massachusetts $91,392 Washington $91,056 New Jersey $91,023 Alaska $90,905 Connecticut $89,746 New York $89,276

Hawaii $87,773 Rhode Island $87,067 Maryland $86,589 Minnesota $85,934 Colorado $85,682 Illinois $85,598 Oregon $85,279 Delaware $85,044

New Hampshire $84,896 Virginia $84,565 Pennsylvania $83,599 Nevada $83,112 North Dakota $82,953 Michigan $82,701 Wisconsin $82,608 Vermont $82,424

Texas $81,911 Maine $81,878 Arizona $81,827 Ohio $81,769 Georgia $80,996 Indiana $80,610 Wyoming $80,534 Utah $80,416

Iowa $80,366 Kansas $79,963 Louisiana $79,845 North Carolina $79,803 Missouri $79,787 Florida $79,459 Montana $79,283 Nebraska $79,115

Kentucky $79,022 South Carolina $78,687 Tennessee $78,477 Idaho $78,393 New Mexico $77,780 Oklahoma $77,645 Alabama $77,150 South Dakota $76,318

Arkansas $75,865 West Virginia $75,621 Mississippi $74,891

Top Paying Cities for Category Analysts

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:

Auburn: $90,830
Federal Way: $90,830
Bellevue: $92,828

Auburn, WA $90,830 Federal Way, WA $90,830 Bellevue, WA $92,828 Black Diamond, WA $90,989 Bothell, WA $92,786 Burton, WA $90,830 Carnation, WA $91,216 Duvall, WA $91,695

Edmonds, WA $92,694 Enumclaw, WA $90,359 Fall City, WA $91,208 Hobart, WA $91,073 Issaquah, WA $92,518 Kenmore, WA $92,786 Kent, WA $90,653 Kirkland, WA $92,828

Lynnwood, WA $92,056 Maple Valley, WA $91,056 Medina, WA $92,828 Mercer Island, WA $92,828 Mountlake Terrace, WA $92,736 North Bend, WA $91,275 Pacific, WA $90,830 Preston, WA $92,383

Ravensdale, WA $90,972 Redmond, WA $92,786 Redondo, WA $90,830 Renton, WA $92,736 Rollingbay, WA $91,132 Seahurst, WA $92,786 Snoqualmie, WA $91,132 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $92,156

Vashon, WA $90,872 Woodinville, WA $92,602 Sammamish, WA $92,602 Mill Creek, WA $91,543 Seattle, WA $92,828 Bainbridge Island, WA $91,132 Everett, WA $91,543 Acme, WA $86,505

Anacortes, WA $86,236 Blakely Island, WA $86,278 Arlington, WA $90,872 Baring, WA $91,434 Bellingham, WA $86,681 Blaine, WA $86,412 Bow, WA $86,547 Burlington, WA $86,370

Clearlake, WA $87,941 Clinton, WA $91,543 Concrete, WA $87,471 Conway, WA $88,713 Coupeville, WA $90,057 Custer, WA $86,505 Darrington, WA $90,872 Deer Harbor, WA $86,009

Deming, WA $86,236 Eastsound, WA $86,412 Everson, WA $86,505 Ferndale, WA $86,681 Freeland, WA $91,409 Friday Harbor, WA $86,009 Gold Bar, WA $91,333 Granite Falls, WA $91,283

Greenbank, WA $91,140 Hamilton, WA $87,722 Index, WA $91,233 La Conner, WA $87,941 Lake Stevens, WA $91,543 North Lakewood, WA $91,409 Langley, WA $91,451 Lopez Island, WA $86,681

Lummi Island, WA $86,681 Lyman, WA $87,672 Lynden, WA $86,505 Maple Falls, WA $86,051 Marblemount, WA $90,872 Marysville, WA $91,543 Monroe, WA $91,233 Mount Vernon, WA $88,008

Mukilteo, WA $91,543 Nooksack, WA $86,505 Oak Harbor, WA $88,445 Olga, WA $86,412 Orcas, WA $86,236 Point Roberts, WA $86,009 Camano Island, WA $91,182 Rockport, WA $86,009

Sedro Woolley, WA $86,236 Shaw Island, WA $86,051 Silvana, WA $91,367 Skykomish, WA $91,518 Snohomish, WA $91,543 Stanwood, WA $91,275 Startup, WA $91,342 Sultan, WA $91,359

Sumas, WA $86,320 Waldron, WA $86,009 Anderson Island, WA $89,738 Ashford, WA $90,007 Beaver, WA $90,460 Bremerton, WA $91,132 Silverdale, WA $91,090 Brinnon, WA $90,729

Buckley, WA $90,385 Burley, WA $91,090 Carbonado, WA $90,309 Carlsborg, WA $90,628 Chimacum, WA $91,098 Clallam Bay, WA $88,235 Dupont, WA $90,653 Eatonville, WA $89,461

Gig Harbor, WA $90,779 Elbe, WA $89,562 Forks, WA $89,419 Fox Island, WA $90,830 Glenoma, WA $89,268 Graham, WA $90,469 Port Hadlock, WA $91,090 Hansville, WA $91,182

Indianola, WA $91,846 Joyce, WA $90,460 Kapowsin, WA $90,040 Keyport, WA $91,132 Kingston, WA $91,686 La Grande, WA $89,402 Lakebay, WA $90,561 La Push, WA $89,419

Longbranch, WA $89,713 Sumner, WA $90,788 Manchester, WA $91,132 Milton, WA $90,830 Mineral, WA $89,746 Morton, WA $88,965 Neah Bay, WA $88,235 Nordland, WA $91,056

Olalla, WA $91,132 Orting, WA $90,259 Packwood, WA $83,776 Port Angeles, WA $90,502 Port Gamble, WA $91,401 Port Ludlow, WA $91,132 Port Orchard, WA $91,132 Port Townsend, WA $91,082

Poulsbo, WA $91,040 Puyallup, WA $90,830 Quilcene, WA $90,687 Randle, WA $87,437 Retsil, WA $91,132 Seabeck, WA $91,040 Sekiu, WA $88,235 Sequim, WA $90,897

South Colby, WA $91,132 South Prairie, WA $90,427 Southworth, WA $91,132 Spanaway, WA $90,653 Steilacoom, WA $90,737 Bonney Lake, WA $90,653 Suquamish, WA $91,090 Tracyton, WA $91,132

Vaughn, WA $90,561 Wauna, WA $90,779 Wilkeson, WA $90,561 Longmire, WA $90,158 Paradise Inn, WA $90,158 Tacoma, WA $90,830 Camp Murray, WA $90,830 Mcchord Afb, WA $90,830

Lakewood, WA $90,830 University Place, WA $90,830 Olympia, WA $89,041 Lacey, WA $89,041 Tumwater, WA $89,041 Aberdeen, WA $88,369 Adna, WA $88,369 Allyn, WA $90,821

Amanda Park, WA $88,369 Bay Center, WA $88,369 Belfair, WA $90,821 Bucoda, WA $88,638 Centralia, WA $88,596 Chehalis, WA $88,369 Cinebar, WA $88,814 Copalis Beach, WA $88,369

Copalis Crossing, WA $88,369 Cosmopolis, WA $88,369 Curtis, WA $88,369 Doty, WA $88,369 East Olympia, WA $89,041 Elma, WA $88,596 Ethel, WA $88,369 Galvin, WA $88,789

Grapeview, WA $88,596 Grayland, WA $88,369 Hoodsport, WA $89,897 Hoquiam, WA $88,369 Humptulips, WA $88,369 Lebam, WA $88,369 Lilliwaup, WA $90,687 Littlerock, WA $89,041

Mccleary, WA $88,865 Mckenna, WA $89,553 Malone, WA $88,680 Matlock, WA $88,781 Menlo, WA $88,369 Moclips, WA $88,369 Montesano, WA $88,369 Mossyrock, WA $88,369

Napavine, WA $88,369 Neilton, WA $88,369 Oakville, WA $88,596 Ocean Shores, WA $88,369 Onalaska, WA $88,713 Pacific Beach, WA $88,369 Pe Ell, WA $88,369 Quinault, WA $88,369

Rainier, WA $88,638 Raymond, WA $88,369 Rochester, WA $88,680 Roy, WA $90,427 Ryderwood, WA $88,369 Salkum, WA $88,369 Satsop, WA $88,411 Shelton, WA $88,730

Silver Creek, WA $88,697 South Bend, WA $88,369 Taholah, WA $88,369 Tahuya, WA $90,687 Tenino, WA $88,814 Tokeland, WA $88,369 Toledo, WA $88,369 Union, WA $89,948

Vader, WA $88,369 Westport, WA $88,369 Winlock, WA $88,369 Yelm, WA $89,276 Amboy, WA $87,151 Appleton, WA $85,463 Ariel, WA $87,151 Battle Ground, WA $87,319

Bingen, WA $87,151 Brush Prairie, WA $87,546 Camas, WA $87,597 Carrolls, WA $87,151 Carson, WA $87,151 Castle Rock, WA $87,764 Cathlamet, WA $87,764 Centerville, WA $83,776

Chinook, WA $88,369 Cougar, WA $87,151 Dallesport, WA $85,463 Glenwood, WA $83,776 Goldendale, WA $83,776 Grays River, WA $88,369 Heisson, WA $87,261 Husum, WA $87,151

Ilwaco, WA $88,369 Kalama, WA $87,151 Kelso, WA $87,151 Klickitat, WA $83,776 La Center, WA $87,151 Long Beach, WA $88,369 Longview, WA $87,151 Lyle, WA $85,463

Nahcotta, WA $88,369 Naselle, WA $88,369 North Bonneville, WA $87,151 Ocean Park, WA $88,369 Oysterville, WA $88,369 Ridgefield, WA $87,487 Rosburg, WA $88,369 Seaview, WA $88,369

Silverlake, WA $88,369 Skamokawa, WA $88,369 Stevenson, WA $87,151 Toutle, WA $87,764 Trout Lake, WA $87,151 Underwood, WA $87,151 Vancouver, WA $87,764 Wahkiacus, WA $83,776

Washougal, WA $87,319 White Salmon, WA $87,151 Wishram, WA $83,776 Woodland, WA $87,151 Yacolt, WA $87,151 Wenatchee, WA $83,776 East Wenatchee, WA $83,776 Ardenvoir, WA $83,776

Brewster, WA $86,530 Bridgeport, WA $84,363 Carlton, WA $90,872 Cashmere, WA $83,776 Chelan, WA $83,776 Chelan Falls, WA $83,776 Conconully, WA $87,277 Dryden, WA $83,776

Entiat, WA $87,328 Ephrata, WA $83,776 George, WA $83,776 Leavenworth, WA $90,872 Loomis, WA $87,277 Malaga, WA $83,776 Malott, WA $86,530 Mansfield, WA $84,363

Manson, WA $87,328 Marlin, WA $88,109 Mazama, WA $88,445 Methow, WA $87,328 Monitor, WA $83,776 Moses Lake, WA $85,816 Okanogan, WA $84,951 Omak, WA $84,951

Orondo, WA $83,776 Oroville, WA $84,951 Palisades, WA $83,776 Pateros, WA $87,328 Peshastin, WA $83,776 Quincy, WA $83,776 Riverside, WA $84,951 Rock Island, WA $83,776

Soap Lake, WA $85,816 Stehekin, WA $90,872 Stratford, WA $85,816 Tonasket, WA $84,951 Twisp, WA $90,872 Warden, WA $87,848 Waterville, WA $83,776 Wauconda, WA $84,951

Wilson Creek, WA $86,236 Winthrop, WA $88,445 Yakima, WA $84,447 Brownstown, WA $84,086 Buena, WA $84,179 Cle Elum, WA $83,776 Cowiche, WA $84,086 Easton, WA $91,157

Ellensburg, WA $83,868 Naches, WA $83,776 Grandview, WA $86,832 Granger, WA $85,052 Harrah, WA $84,044 Kittitas, WA $83,818 Mabton, WA $86,186 Moxee, WA $84,313

Outlook, WA $85,405 Parker, WA $84,447 Ronald, WA $83,776 Roslyn, WA $83,776 Selah, WA $84,221 South Cle Elum, WA $83,776 Sunnyside, WA $86,194 Thorp, WA $83,776

Tieton, WA $84,137 Toppenish, WA $84,355 Vantage, WA $83,776 Wapato, WA $84,271 White Swan, WA $83,776 Zillah, WA $84,086 Airway Heights, WA $85,623 Chattaroy, WA $85,220

Cheney, WA $85,262 Colbert, WA $85,489 Deer Park, WA $85,044 Edwall, WA $84,951 Elk, WA $84,951 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $85,581 Fairfield, WA $85,086 Ford, WA $84,993

Four Lakes, WA $85,623 Greenacres, WA $85,447 Lamont, WA $84,951 Latah, WA $84,951 Liberty Lake, WA $85,354 Marshall, WA $85,623 Mead, WA $85,396 Medical Lake, WA $85,489

Mica, WA $85,354 Newman Lake, WA $85,262 Nine Mile Falls, WA $85,489 Otis Orchards, WA $85,489 Reardan, WA $85,178 Rockford, WA $85,220 Spangle, WA $85,354 Sprague, WA $84,951

Tekoa, WA $84,951 Tumtum, WA $85,086 Valleyford, WA $85,531 Veradale, WA $85,531 Waverly, WA $84,951 Wellpinit, WA $84,951 Addy, WA $84,951 Albion, WA $84,951

Almira, WA $84,951 Belmont, WA $84,951 Benge, WA $87,059 Boyds, WA $84,951 Chewelah, WA $84,951 Clayton, WA $84,951 Colfax, WA $84,951 Colton, WA $84,951

Colville, WA $84,951 Coulee City, WA $84,363 Coulee Dam, WA $84,951 Creston, WA $84,951 Curlew, WA $84,951 Cusick, WA $84,951 Danville, WA $84,951 Davenport, WA $84,951

Electric City, WA $84,951 Elmer City, WA $84,951 Endicott, WA $84,951 Evans, WA $84,951 Farmington, WA $84,951 Fruitland, WA $84,951 Garfield, WA $84,951 Gifford, WA $84,951

Grand Coulee, WA $84,951 Harrington, WA $84,951 Hartline, WA $84,951 Hay, WA $87,059 Hunters, WA $84,951 Inchelium, WA $84,951 Ione, WA $84,951 Keller, WA $84,951

Kettle Falls, WA $84,951 Lacrosse, WA $86,664 Lamona, WA $84,951 Laurier, WA $84,951 Lincoln, WA $84,951 Loon Lake, WA $84,951 Malden, WA $84,951 Malo, WA $84,951

Marcus, WA $84,951 Metaline, WA $84,951 Metaline Falls, WA $84,951 Mohler, WA $84,951 Nespelem, WA $84,951 Newport, WA $84,951 Northport, WA $84,951 Oakesdale, WA $84,951

Odessa, WA $84,951 Orient, WA $84,951 Palouse, WA $84,951 Pullman, WA $84,951 Republic, WA $84,951 Rice, WA $84,951 Ritzville, WA $87,059 Rosalia, WA $84,951

Saint John, WA $84,951 Springdale, WA $84,951 Steptoe, WA $84,951 Thornton, WA $84,951 Uniontown, WA $84,951 Usk, WA $84,951 Valley, WA $84,951 Wilbur, WA $84,951

Spokane, WA $85,623 Pasco, WA $88,310 Benton City, WA $88,520 Beverly, WA $84,389 Bickleton, WA $86,664 Burbank, WA $88,730 College Place, WA $88,243 Connell, WA $88,084

Dayton, WA $88,109 Dixie, WA $88,369 Eltopia, WA $88,117 Hooper, WA $88,109 Kahlotus, WA $88,109 Kennewick, WA $89,041 Lind, WA $88,109 Mesa, WA $88,159

Othello, WA $88,042 Paterson, WA $88,117 Plymouth, WA $88,907 Pomeroy, WA $87,059 Prescott, WA $88,159 Mattawa, WA $85,934 Prosser, WA $88,168 Richland, WA $88,520

West Richland, WA $88,520 Roosevelt, WA $85,816 Royal City, WA $84,943 Starbuck, WA $88,109 Touchet, WA $88,151 Waitsburg, WA $88,369 Walla Walla, WA $88,310 Wallula, WA $88,772

Washtucna, WA $88,109 Anatone, WA $88,109 Asotin, WA $87,059 Clarkston, WA $87,059

Category Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Analyst'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 January 01, 2026

$85,333

Average $91,056/year

$96,203

$7,111

Average $7,588/month

$8,017

$1,641

Average $1,751/week

$1,850

$41

Average $44/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,203	$8,017	$1,850	$46
Average	$91,056	$7,588	$1,751	$44
25th Percentile	$85,333	$7,111	$1,641	$41

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