Building Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Building Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Building Analyst in the United States is $74,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,235
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,766 to $80,547
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,817
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Building Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,547 $6,712 $1,549 $39
Average $74,300 $6,192 $1,429 $36
25th Percentile $67,766 $5,647 $1,303 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Building Analyst Salaries

A Building 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 Building Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building 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): $63,706
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,553
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,352
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,414
  • Expert (over 8 years): $130,083
Levels Salary
Package D... Level Building Analyst$63,706
Building ... Level Building Analyst$74,553
Package D... Level Building Analyst$95,352
Package D... Level Building Analyst$116,414
Package D... Level Building Analyst$130,083
$63,706 0 yr
$74,553 < 2 yrs
$95,352 2-4 yrs
$116,414 5-8 yrs
$130,083 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Building 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: $93,715
  • San Francisco: $92,793
  • Oakland: $90,735

What Skills Can Increase a Building Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Container (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 2.42%
Container 1.84%
Preventative Maintenance 1.16%
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 Building Analyst's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$79,501
7%
Problem Solving
$76,529
3%
Attention to Detail
$74,300
0%
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Building Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building 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 May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Building Analyst

Salaries for a Building Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,000 in 2023 to around $67,945 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Building Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Building Analyst Over Time

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