Credit Analysts Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for credit analystss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $100,850 ≈ $48/hr
National median salary $83,510
Total employment 64,390 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -4.4%
Decline
Annual openings 3,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 67,800 → 64,800 (-3,000)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$150,390
- District of Columbia$144,010
- Virginia$117,160
- California$113,670
- New Jersey$112,680
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Wyoming$66,150
- West Virginia$66,600
- Indiana$70,890
- Missouri$75,710
- Michigan$77,940
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $150,390 | $133,270 | $72 | +49.1% | 7,960 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $144,010 | $132,590 | $69 | +42.8% | 50 |
| 3 | Virginia | $117,160 | $102,430 | $56 | +16.2% | 2,460 |
| 4 | California | $113,670 | $97,860 | $55 | +12.7% | 5,260 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $112,680 | $100,940 | $54 | +11.7% | 1,220 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $105,580 | $97,080 | $51 | +4.7% | 1,400 |
| 7 | Delaware | $105,140 | $94,680 | $51 | +4.3% | 720 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $104,150 | $98,900 | $50 | +3.3% | 130 |
| 9 | Illinois | $103,060 | $84,990 | $50 | +2.2% | 3,130 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $102,440 | $94,570 | $49 | +1.6% | 3,270 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $102,400 | $98,230 | $49 | +1.5% | 560 |
| 12 | Colorado | $99,050 | $81,270 | $48 | -1.8% | 870 |
| 13 | Washington | $98,490 | $91,160 | $47 | -2.3% | 1,280 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $96,530 | $77,980 | $46 | -4.3% | 230 |
| 15 | Vermont | $95,670 | $71,220 | $46 | -5.1% | 90 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $93,620 | $85,920 | $45 | -7.2% | 160 |
| 17 | Alabama | $93,100 | $79,970 | $45 | -7.7% | 370 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $92,440 | $80,280 | $44 | -8.3% | 1,930 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $91,890 | $82,630 | $44 | -8.9% | 1,110 |
| 20 | Oregon | $90,300 | $80,380 | $43 | -10.5% | 650 |
| 21 | Florida | $89,690 | $78,360 | $43 | -11.1% | 4,040 |
| 22 | Georgia | $89,610 | $77,990 | $43 | -11.1% | 1,790 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $89,430 | $74,880 | $43 | -11.3% | 280 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $89,380 | $75,330 | $43 | -11.4% | 550 |
| 25 | Ohio | $88,680 | $79,720 | $43 | -12.1% | 2,790 |
| 26 | Texas | $88,300 | $78,730 | $42 | -12.4% | 6,130 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $87,210 | $79,290 | $42 | -13.5% | 370 |
| 28 | Maine | $87,100 | $81,750 | $42 | -13.6% | 280 |
| 29 | Idaho | $86,510 | $79,650 | $42 | -14.2% | 330 |
| 30 | Utah | $86,400 | $74,430 | $42 | -14.3% | 750 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $85,540 | $77,530 | $41 | -15.2% | 690 |
| 32 | Montana | $84,600 | $74,650 | $41 | -16.1% | 190 |
| 33 | Maryland | $84,580 | $75,390 | $41 | -16.1% | 700 |
| 34 | Kansas | $84,300 | $73,120 | $41 | -16.4% | 520 |
| 35 | Arizona | $84,110 | $77,020 | $40 | -16.6% | 2,260 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $83,660 | $79,730 | $40 | -17% | 510 |
| 37 | Nevada | $83,530 | $73,090 | $40 | -17.2% | 390 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $82,670 | $73,040 | $40 | -18% | 430 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $82,470 | $71,370 | $40 | -18.2% | 300 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $81,490 | $72,550 | $39 | -19.2% | 1,480 |
| 41 | Iowa | $81,470 | $76,760 | $39 | -19.2% | 480 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $81,210 | $73,210 | $39 | -19.5% | 290 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $80,310 | $72,160 | $39 | -20.4% | 90 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $80,080 | $74,810 | $39 | -20.6% | 300 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $79,960 | $68,690 | $38 | -20.7% | 1,770 |
| 46 | Alaska | $78,120 | $81,340 | $38 | -22.5% | 40 |
| 47 | Michigan | $77,940 | $74,640 | $37 | -22.7% | 1,510 |
| 48 | Missouri | $75,710 | $65,350 | $36 | -24.9% | 1,160 |
| 49 | Indiana | $70,890 | $62,660 | $34 | -29.7% | 860 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $66,600 | $57,320 | $32 | -34% | 220 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $66,150 | $62,210 | $32 | -34.4% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 211 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,500 | $153,870 | 7,530 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,240 | $135,700 | 330 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $122,590 | $133,360 | 850 |
| 4 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $120,480 | $119,620 | 40 |
| 5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $114,700 | $120,420 | 1,060 |
| 6 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $106,670 | $114,190 | 180 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | $105,430 | $119,530 | — |
| 8 | Winchester, VA-WV | $102,740 | $101,800 | 30 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,890 | $111,140 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Birmingham, AL | $101,720 | $103,890 | 200 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing credit analystss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $135,390 | $155,290 | 5,330 |
| 2 | Business Support Services | $117,110 | $131,270 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Natural Gas Distribution | $108,010 | $97,160 | 40 |
| 4 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $101,040 | $103,260 | 70 |
| 5 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $101,000 | $119,630 | 40 |
| 6 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $101,000 | $119,630 | 40 |
| 7 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $94,200 | $95,890 | 50 |
| 8 | Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | $92,900 | $99,270 | 30 |
| 9 | Real Estate | $92,620 | $86,630 | — |
| 10 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $89,910 | $99,640 | 330 |
| 11 | Building Equipment Contractors | $89,500 | $92,150 | 40 |
| 12 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $88,440 | $88,100 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do credit analysts make in the U.S.?
The median credit analysts salary in the United States is $83,510 per year (mean $100,850), and about 80% earn between $56,250 and $169,230.
How much do credit analysts make per hour?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $100,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays credit analysts the most?
New York has the highest average pay for credit analysts at $150,390 per year (median $133,270).
What is the job outlook for credit analysts?
Employment is projected to change -4.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 3,700 openings per year.
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