Financial and Investment Analysts Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for financial and investment 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 $116,800 ≈ $56/hr
National median salary $102,740
Total employment 361,980 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 25,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 368,500 → 389,600 (+21,100)
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
- Wyoming$195,710
- New York$146,620
- Massachusetts$129,680
- Alaska$129,350
- Connecticut$129,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$76,830
- North Dakota$82,310
- Mississippi$87,580
- Louisiana$88,420
- Indiana$89,080
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $195,710 | $187,090 | $94 | +67.6% | 190 |
| 2 | New York | $146,620 | $127,930 | $70 | +25.5% | 52,380 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $129,680 | $111,040 | $62 | +11% | 14,790 |
| 4 | Alaska | $129,350 | $102,240 | $62 | +10.7% | 190 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $129,040 | $109,500 | $62 | +10.5% | — |
| 6 | Oregon | $126,730 | $120,590 | $61 | +8.5% | 2,820 |
| 7 | California | $125,070 | $109,110 | $60 | +7.1% | 45,380 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $123,940 | $108,610 | $60 | +6.1% | 10,380 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $123,890 | $105,780 | $60 | +6.1% | 3,670 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $120,230 | $99,150 | $58 | +2.9% | 820 |
| 11 | Washington | $117,650 | $107,210 | $57 | +0.7% | 8,820 |
| 12 | Virginia | $117,380 | $105,490 | $56 | +0.5% | 10,410 |
| 13 | Maryland | $116,600 | $100,370 | $56 | -0.2% | 5,360 |
| 14 | Colorado | $116,590 | $103,850 | $56 | -0.2% | 8,040 |
| 15 | Delaware | $116,240 | $101,800 | $56 | -0.5% | 2,290 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $115,910 | $100,550 | $56 | -0.8% | 1,790 |
| 17 | Vermont | $112,810 | $99,090 | $54 | -3.4% | 230 |
| 18 | Montana | $111,160 | $99,190 | $53 | -4.8% | 440 |
| 19 | Texas | $110,920 | $99,150 | $53 | -5% | 28,820 |
| 20 | Illinois | $110,820 | $101,180 | $53 | -5.1% | 20,520 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $109,880 | $102,390 | $53 | -5.9% | 12,710 |
| 22 | Georgia | $108,630 | $99,420 | $52 | -7% | 9,780 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $108,280 | $102,990 | $52 | -7.3% | 7,450 |
| 24 | Arizona | $106,820 | $93,540 | $51 | -8.5% | 5,940 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $105,330 | $93,670 | $51 | -9.8% | 3,600 |
| 26 | Michigan | $104,060 | $95,420 | $50 | -10.9% | 7,400 |
| 27 | Florida | $103,700 | $94,490 | $50 | -11.2% | 23,900 |
| 28 | Missouri | $103,130 | $98,420 | $50 | -11.7% | 4,430 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $102,500 | $95,570 | $49 | -12.2% | 5,430 |
| 30 | Idaho | $101,480 | $100,830 | $49 | -13.1% | 680 |
| 31 | Ohio | $100,560 | $94,280 | $48 | -13.9% | 9,760 |
| 32 | Alabama | $99,690 | $91,290 | $48 | -14.6% | 3,410 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $98,910 | $87,630 | $48 | -15.3% | 930 |
| 34 | Utah | $98,700 | $91,370 | $47 | -15.5% | 4,510 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $98,530 | $84,460 | $47 | -15.6% | 13,310 |
| 36 | Iowa | $98,460 | $92,370 | $47 | -15.7% | 2,000 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $97,730 | $92,990 | $47 | -16.3% | 4,910 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $97,010 | $94,640 | $47 | -16.9% | 600 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $95,700 | $82,520 | $46 | -18.1% | 580 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $95,440 | $79,640 | $46 | -18.3% | 1,550 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $94,830 | $85,320 | $46 | -18.8% | — |
| 42 | Maine | $93,970 | $88,320 | $45 | -19.5% | 710 |
| 43 | Kansas | $90,770 | $84,860 | $44 | -22.3% | 1,870 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $90,430 | $81,110 | $43 | -22.6% | 1,390 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $90,010 | $81,660 | $43 | -22.9% | 2,460 |
| 46 | Nevada | $89,650 | $83,430 | $43 | -23.2% | 1,830 |
| 47 | Indiana | $89,080 | $81,760 | $43 | -23.7% | 3,680 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $88,420 | $75,680 | $43 | -24.3% | 1,450 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $87,580 | $79,580 | $42 | -25% | 720 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $82,310 | $78,170 | $40 | -29.5% | 300 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $76,830 | $69,030 | $37 | -34.2% | 400 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 430 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $220,230 | $232,500 | 120 |
| 2 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $158,310 | $151,500 | 2,550 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $144,910 | $157,340 | 3,880 |
| 4 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $135,680 | $135,160 | — |
| 5 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $130,620 | $118,680 | 50 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,520 | $142,560 | 9,910 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,930 | $148,350 | 53,870 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $124,790 | $128,460 | 6,170 |
| 9 | East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $123,320 | $134,890 | 130 |
| 10 | Barnstable Town, MA | $121,530 | $120,900 | 90 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing financial and investment analystss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $165,650 | $158,060 | 1,150 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $165,650 | $158,060 | 1,150 |
| 3 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $149,340 | $131,530 | 60 |
| 4 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $133,540 | $137,260 | 60 |
| 5 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $131,490 | $133,550 | 680 |
| 6 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $131,490 | $134,240 | — |
| 7 | Other Electric Power Generation | $130,320 | $126,790 | 130 |
| 8 | Software Publishers | $130,160 | $135,600 | 4,240 |
| 9 | Publishing Industries | $129,280 | $130,930 | 5,090 |
| 10 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $127,660 | $131,700 | 850 |
| 11 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $127,660 | $131,700 | 850 |
| 12 | Other Investment Pools and Funds | $125,710 | $143,540 | 2,440 |
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
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do financial and investment analysts make in the U.S.?
The median financial and investment analysts salary in the United States is $102,740 per year (mean $116,800), and about 80% earn between $63,720 and $180,860.
How much do financial and investment analysts make per hour?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $116,800 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays financial and investment analysts the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for financial and investment analysts at $195,710 per year (median $187,090).
What is the job outlook for financial and investment analysts?
Employment is projected to change +5.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 25,100 openings per year.
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