Median Salary
$102,740
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$49.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$180,860
entry level starts ~$63,720
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 362,000 employed
How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make?
The median pay for Financial and Investment Analysts in the United States is $102,740 per year — about $49.39 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $63,720, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $180,860.
That is $41,350 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Financial and Investment Analysts salary range by percentile
Half of all Financial and Investment Analysts earn between $79,290 and $133,340 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,720 | $30.63 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $79,290 | $38.12 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $102,740 | $49.39 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $133,340 | $64.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $180,860 | $86.95 |
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Highest-paying states for Financial and Investment Analysts
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Wyoming leads the country for Financial and Investment Analysts pay at $187,090 a year, followed by New York ($127,930) and Oregon ($120,590). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $69,030 — a gap of $118,060 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Financial and Investment Analysts salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Wyoming $187,090New York $127,930Oregon $120,590Massachusetts $111,040Connecticut $109,500California $109,110New Jersey $108,610Washington $107,210District of Columbia $105,780Virginia $105,490Colorado $103,850Minnesota $102,990North Carolina $102,390Alaska $102,240Delaware $101,800Illinois $101,180Idaho $100,830Rhode Island $100,550Maryland $100,370Georgia $99,420Montana $99,190South Dakota $99,150Texas $99,150Vermont $99,090Missouri $98,420Wisconsin $95,570Michigan $95,420Hawaii $94,640Florida $94,490Ohio $94,280South Carolina $93,670Arizona $93,540Tennessee $92,990Iowa $92,370Utah $91,370Alabama $91,290Maine $88,320New Mexico $87,630Nebraska $85,320Kansas $84,860Pennsylvania $84,460Nevada $83,430New Hampshire $82,520Indiana $81,760Kentucky $81,660Arkansas $81,110Oklahoma $79,640Mississippi $79,580North Dakota $78,170Louisiana $75,680West Virginia $69,030
Workforce and education
About 362,000 people work as Financial and Investment Analysts in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $116,800 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make in the United States?
The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in the United States is $102,740 per year, or about $49.39 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $63,720, while the top 10% of earners make $180,860 or more.
How does Financial and Investment Analysts pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Financial and Investment Analysts median of $102,740 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Financial and Investment Analysts the most?
Wyoming is the highest-paying state for Financial and Investment Analysts, with a median salary of $187,090 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Financial and Investment Analysts need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Financial and Investment Analysts work in the United States?
About 362,000 people were employed as Financial and Investment Analysts in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.