Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$63,720
- 25th Percentile — Junior$79,290
- 50th Percentile — Median$102,740
- 75th Percentile — Senior$133,340
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$180,860
The top 10% of Financial and Investment Analysts earn $180,860 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $63,720, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $195,710 | +67.6% |
| New York | $146,620 | +25.5% |
| Massachusetts | $129,680 | +11.0% |
| Alaska | $129,350 | +10.7% |
| Connecticut | $129,040 | +10.5% |
| Oregon | $126,730 | +8.5% |
| California | $125,070 | +7.1% |
| New Jersey | $123,940 | +6.1% |
| District of Columbia | $123,890 | +6.1% |
| South Dakota | $120,230 | +2.9% |
| Washington | $117,650 | +0.7% |
| Virginia | $117,380 | +0.5% |
| Maryland | $116,600 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $116,590 | -0.2% |
| Delaware | $116,240 | -0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $115,910 | -0.8% |
| Vermont | $112,810 | -3.4% |
| Montana | $111,160 | -4.8% |
| Texas | $110,920 | -5.0% |
| Illinois | $110,820 | -5.1% |
| North Carolina | $109,880 | -5.9% |
| Georgia | $108,630 | -7.0% |
| Minnesota | $108,280 | -7.3% |
| Arizona | $106,820 | -8.5% |
| South Carolina | $105,330 | -9.8% |
| Michigan | $104,060 | -10.9% |
| Florida | $103,700 | -11.2% |
| Missouri | $103,130 | -11.7% |
| Wisconsin | $102,500 | -12.2% |
| Idaho | $101,480 | -13.1% |
| Ohio | $100,560 | -13.9% |
| Alabama | $99,690 | -14.6% |
| New Mexico | $98,910 | -15.3% |
| Utah | $98,700 | -15.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $98,530 | -15.6% |
| Iowa | $98,460 | -15.7% |
| Tennessee | $97,730 | -16.3% |
| Hawaii | $97,010 | -16.9% |
| New Hampshire | $95,700 | -18.1% |
| Oklahoma | $95,440 | -18.3% |
| Nebraska | $94,830 | -18.8% |
| Maine | $93,970 | -19.5% |
| Kansas | $90,770 | -22.3% |
| Arkansas | $90,430 | -22.6% |
| Kentucky | $90,010 | -22.9% |
| Nevada | $89,650 | -23.2% |
| Indiana | $89,080 | -23.7% |
| Louisiana | $88,420 | -24.3% |
| Mississippi | $87,580 | -25.0% |
| North Dakota | $82,310 | -29.5% |
| West Virginia | $76,830 | -34.2% |
What Factors Affect Financial and Investment Analysts Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Financial and Investment Analysts is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Wyoming pays an average of $195,710, while West Virginia pays $76,830 — a gap of $118,880 per year.
The middle half of Financial and Investment Analysts earn between $79,290 and $133,340 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,720, while the top 10% earn more than $180,860.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Financial and Investment Analysts?
The average salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in the United States is $116,800 per year, with a median of $102,740.
What is the starting salary for Financial and Investment Analysts?
Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts typically earn between $63,720 and $79,290 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Financial and Investment Analysts the most?
Wyoming pays Financial and Investment Analysts the most at $195,710 per year on average, followed by New York ($146,620) and Massachusetts ($129,680).
How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $116,800, Financial and Investment Analysts earn approximately $56.15 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Financial and Investment Analysts a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 361,980 Financial and Investment Analysts jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $116,800 and a median of $102,740 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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