Business Intelligence Data Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Business Intelligence Data Analyst make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Intelligence Data Analyst in the United States is $67,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,655
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,200 to $73,857
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,386
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Business Intelligence Data Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,857 $6,155 $1,420 $36
Average $67,488 $5,624 $1,298 $32
25th Percentile $62,200 $5,183 $1,196 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Business Intelligence Data Analyst Salaries

A Business Intelligence Data 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 Business Intelligence Data Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Intelligence Data 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): $67,020
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,371
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,220
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,180
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,556
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Data Analyst$67,020
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Data Analyst$85,371
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Data Analyst$112,220
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Data Analyst$124,180
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Data Analyst$166,556
$67,020 0 yr
$85,371 < 2 yrs
$112,220 2-4 yrs
$124,180 5-8 yrs
$166,556 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Business Intelligence Data 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:

  • San Jose: $85,123
  • San Francisco: $84,286
  • Oakland: $82,416

What Skills Can Increase a Business Intelligence Data Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.51% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • SQL Server (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Applying SQL server to store and retrieves information or data.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.51%
Computer Science 2.09%
SQL Server 1.44%
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 Business Intelligence Data Analyst's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$73,562
9%
Data Science
$71,537
6%
Agile
$70,863
5%
Business Analytics
$70,188
4%
Collaboration
$70,188
4%
Data Modeling
$69,513
3%
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Business Intelligence Data Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Intelligence Data 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Salaries for a Business Intelligence Data Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $67,663 in 2023 to around $67,773 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Business Intelligence Data Analyst salary trends, .

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