SOC 13-2051 · May 2025 · United States
Financial and Investment Analysts
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts across the United States is $102,740 per year, measured over 361,980 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $187,090.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Financial and Investment Analysts
Pay for this occupation varies by 171.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $187,090 and West Virginia pays $69,030.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $187,090 | 190 | |
| 2 | New York | $127,930 | 52,380 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $120,590 | 2,820 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $111,040 | 14,790 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $109,500 | — | |
| 6 | California | $109,110 | 45,380 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $108,610 | 10,380 | |
| 8 | Washington | $107,210 | 8,820 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $105,780 | 3,670 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $105,490 | 10,410 |
States with the most Financial and Investment Analysts jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 52,380 | $127,930 | |
| 2 | California | 45,380 | $109,110 | |
| 3 | Texas | 28,820 | $99,150 | |
| 4 | Florida | 23,900 | $94,490 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 20,520 | $101,180 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 14,790 | $111,040 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 13,310 | $84,460 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 12,710 | $102,390 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 10,410 | $105,490 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 10,380 | $108,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $158,310 | 2,550 |
| 2 | San Jose | $144,910 | 3,880 |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $135,680 | — |
| 4 | San Francisco | $130,520 | 9,910 |
| 5 | New York | $128,930 | 53,870 |
| 6 | Seattle | $124,790 | 6,170 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | $121,530 | 90 |
| 8 | Idaho Falls | $119,170 | 70 |
| 9 | Boston | $117,520 | 13,010 |
| 10 | Portland | $117,280 | 2,590 |
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.
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