SOC 13-2041 · May 2025 · United States
Credit Analysts
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Credit Analysts across the United States is $83,510 per year, measured over 64,390 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $133,270.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Credit Analysts
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $133,270 and West Virginia pays $57,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $133,270 | 7,960 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $132,590 | 50 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $102,430 | 2,460 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $100,940 | 1,220 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $98,900 | 130 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $98,230 | 560 | |
| 7 | California | $97,860 | 5,260 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $97,080 | 1,400 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $94,680 | 720 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $94,570 | 3,270 |
States with the most Credit Analysts jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 7,960 | $133,270 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,130 | $78,730 | |
| 3 | California | 5,260 | $97,860 | |
| 4 | Florida | 4,040 | $78,360 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 3,270 | $94,570 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 3,130 | $84,990 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,790 | $79,720 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 2,460 | $102,430 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 2,260 | $77,020 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,930 | $80,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $136,500 | 7,530 |
| 2 | San Jose | $129,240 | 330 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $122,590 | 850 |
| 4 | Burlington | $120,480 | 40 |
| 5 | Washington | $114,700 | 1,060 |
| 6 | Hartford | $106,670 | 180 |
| 7 | Richmond | $105,430 | — |
| 8 | Winchester | $102,740 | 30 |
| 9 | Boston | $101,890 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Birmingham | $101,720 | 200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.