Budget Analysts


Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.


2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 870 25.67 15.95 30.53 53,390 33,170 63,500
Columbia MSA 20 23.19 16.68 26.45 48,240 34,690 55,010
St Louis MSA 490 25.55 18.36 29.14 53,140 38,190 60,610
Kansas City* 240 32.17 17.73 39.39 66,921 36,884 81,940
Central Region* 70 23.19 16.68 26.45 48,242 34,700 55,013
Northwest Region* 30 18.55 12.90 21.38 38,586 26,825 44,467
St. Louis City* 80 26.39 18.93 30.12 54,895 39,371 62,657
St. Louis County* 280 25.18 17.87 28.83 52,366 37,164 59,967
West Central Region* 20 23.45 17.54 26.40 48,767 36,488 54,906

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 1,180 1,290 110 9.32 35 Great
Kansas City MSA 530 590 60 11.32 17 Good
St Louis MSA 680 710 30 4.41 17 Good
Central Region* 140 160 20 14.29 5 Good
Northwest Region* 30 40 10 33.33 1 Caution
Ozark Region* 40 40 .00 2 Caution
Southwest Region* 20 20 .00 Caution
West Central Region* 30 40 10 33.33 1 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree in one of the following
Accounting
Finance, General