BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Financial and Investment Analysts in New Jersey

$123,940 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$59.59 per hour

▲ 6.1% above U.S. average8th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$123,940per year
Median$108,610per year
Hourly$59.59per hour
10th – 90th percentile$71,650 – $179,770per year

Financial and Investment Analysts Pay Range in New Jersey

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$71,650
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$83,630
  • 50th Percentile — Median$108,610
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$152,880
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$179,770

Half of Financial and Investment Analysts in New Jersey earn more than $108,610. The top 10% make $179,770 or more, while entry-level workers start around $71,650.

Financial and Investment Analysts in New Jersey: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states for Financial and Investment Analysts pay, at $123,940 per year (6.1% above the U.S. average of $116,800).
  • 10,380 people work as Financial and Investment Analysts in New Jersey — 2.9% of all U.S. Financial and Investment Analysts jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.04: Financial and Investment Analysts jobs are more concentrated in New Jersey than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,650; the top 10% earn over $179,770.
  • Hourly equivalent: $59.59 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $195,710.
  • Among business jobs in New Jersey, Personal Financial Advisors pays the most ($191,890).

Financial and Investment Analysts Job Market in New Jersey

Key factors affecting compensation

New Jersey's key industries are Pharmaceuticals, Finance, Technology, and its job market is rated strong. Financial and Investment Analysts here earn $123,940 on average, placing the state 8th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.28 (U.S. = 1.00), a New Jersey salary of $123,940 is roughly equivalent to $96,828 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Alaska ($129,350), Connecticut ($129,040), Oregon ($126,730) are the closest alternatives for Financial and Investment Analysts weighing a move.

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 Financial and Investment Analysts salary in New Jersey?

The average Financial and Investment Analysts salary in New Jersey is $123,940 per year (median $108,610), which is 6.1% above the national average of $116,800.

How does New Jersey rank for Financial and Investment Analysts pay?

New Jersey ranks 8th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Wyoming ($195,710/yr).

How much do entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts make in New Jersey?

The lowest-paid 10% of Financial and Investment Analysts in New Jersey earn about $71,650 per year and the 25th percentile is $83,630.

How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in New Jersey?

About $59.59 per hour, based on the $123,940 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Financial and Investment Analysts work in New Jersey?

BLS counts 10,380 Financial and Investment Analysts jobs in New Jersey (OEWS May 2025).

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