Financial and Investment Analyst Salary
Financial and Investment Analysts earn a median $102,740 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$102,740
$49.39 per hour
Range
$63,720 – $180,860
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
361,980
across the U.S.
▲1.4%
Pay trend: The median for financial and investment analysts in the U.S. rose from $101,350 (May 2024) to $102,740 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.0%.
What financial and investment analysts do
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.2% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 24,700
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of financial and investment analysts is projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 24,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Financial and Investment Analyst take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$81,108
per year · effective tax rate 21.1%
$6,759Monthly
$3,379Twice a month
$3,120Every 2 weeks
$38.99Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,773
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,370
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,490
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$81,108
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,720 | $30.63 | $53,379 |
| 25th percentile | $79,290 | $38.12 | $64,611 |
| Median (50th) | $102,740 | $49.39 | $81,108 |
| 75th percentile | $133,340 | $64.11 | $102,404 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $180,860 | $86.95 | $134,884 |
Best cities for financial and investment analysts (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport, CT | $158,310 | $112,122 | $104,921 | 2,550 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $144,910 | $99,181 | $89,819 | 3,880 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $124,790 | $96,560 | $86,887 | 6,170 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $128,930 | $92,823 | $82,463 | 53,870 |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | $106,510 | $80,019 | $82,199 | 6,790 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $101,530 | $80,256 | $81,839 | 3,530 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $101,660 | $80,348 | $81,465 | 6,510 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $97,490 | $77,414 | $80,357 | 2,380 |
| 9 | Columbus, OH | $97,920 | $75,806 | $79,404 | 2,870 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $117,520 | $85,849 | $79,295 | 13,010 |
| 11 | St. Louis, MO | $99,950 | $75,385 | $79,279 | 2,650 |
| 12 | San Francisco, CA | $130,520 | $90,871 | $78,599 | 9,910 |
| 13 | Portland, OR | $117,280 | $81,904 | $77,692 | 2,590 |
| 14 | Dallas, TX | $100,350 | $79,426 | $77,046 | 11,530 |
| 15 | Detroit, MI | $101,550 | $76,205 | $75,979 | 3,930 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $100,830 | $75,154 | $75,110 | 7,740 |
| 17 | Denver, CO | $104,480 | $78,443 | $74,155 | 5,960 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $101,750 | $75,519 | $72,899 | 17,150 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $105,160 | $82,810 | $72,542 | 6,400 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $103,350 | $76,032 | $72,535 | 6,380 |
| 21 | Washington, DC | $108,330 | $78,801 | $72,371 | 10,930 |
| 22 | Philadelphia, PA | $95,400 | $73,015 | $71,197 | 10,050 |
| 23 | Orlando, FL | $90,020 | $72,159 | $71,150 | 3,110 |
| 24 | Cincinnati, OH | $86,040 | $67,775 | $71,066 | 2,670 |
| 25 | Phoenix, AZ | $94,700 | $73,293 | $70,940 | 4,510 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Bridgeport, CT — $158,310
- San Jose, CA — $144,910
- San Francisco, CA — $130,520
- New York, NY — $128,930
- Seattle, WA — $124,790
- Boston, MA — $117,520
- Portland, OR — $117,280
- Washington, DC — $108,330
- Charlotte, NC — $106,510
- San Diego, CA — $106,040
- Miami, FL — $105,160
- Denver, CO — $104,480
- Minneapolis, MN — $103,350
- Los Angeles, CA — $102,260
- Chicago, IL — $101,750
Financial and Investment Analyst salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $187,090 | −12.6% | $139,303 | $64,860 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| New York | $127,930 | +1.1% | $92,199 | $77,540 – $225,380 | 52,380 |
| Oregon | $120,590 | +12.0% | $83,943 | $77,150 – $203,550 | 2,820 |
| Massachusetts | $111,040 | +3.2% | $81,615 | $77,940 – $205,320 | 14,790 |
| Connecticut | $109,500 | +3.1% | $81,416 | $75,470 – $213,120 | — |
| California | $109,110 | −1.8% | $78,253 | $72,840 – $198,280 | 45,380 |
| New Jersey | $108,610 | −0.7% | $80,509 | $71,650 – $179,770 | 10,380 |
| Washington | $107,210 | +4.7% | $84,252 | $64,810 – $167,790 | 8,820 |
| District of Columbia | $105,780 | −1.0% | $77,223 | $67,620 – $207,330 | 3,670 |
| Virginia | $105,490 | +1.4% | $77,791 | $67,540 – $176,690 | 10,410 |
| Colorado | $103,850 | +4.7% | $78,027 | $71,590 – $171,570 | 8,040 |
| Minnesota | $102,990 | +0.2% | $75,804 | $65,290 – $161,580 | 7,450 |
| North Carolina | $102,390 | +0.2% | $77,285 | $61,670 – $167,250 | 12,710 |
| Alaska | $102,240 | +8.2% | $80,756 | $68,170 – $237,230 | 190 |
| Delaware | $101,800 | +2.7% | $75,069 | $68,530 – $168,450 | 2,290 |
| Illinois | $101,180 | −0.2% | $75,147 | $64,700 – $166,090 | 20,520 |
| Idaho | $100,830 | +13.6% | $75,528 | $61,660 – $145,670 | 680 |
| Rhode Island | $100,550 | +18.6% | $76,393 | $63,050 – $175,270 | 1,790 |
| Maryland | $100,370 | +1.5% | $75,036 | $64,690 – $183,320 | 5,360 |
| Georgia | $99,420 | +4.5% | $74,235 | $66,140 – $167,700 | 9,780 |
| Montana | $99,190 | +3.3% | $74,367 | $59,000 – $165,100 | 440 |
| South Dakota | $99,150 | — | $78,582 | $55,010 – $239,200+ | 820 |
| Texas | $99,150 | +7.3% | $78,582 | $63,230 – $169,990 | 28,820 |
| Vermont | $99,090 | +2.9% | $74,460 | $68,710 – $186,570 | 230 |
| Missouri | $98,420 | +11.3% | $74,380 | $60,500 – $160,540 | 4,430 |
| Wisconsin | $95,570 | +8.3% | $72,379 | $61,900 – $152,460 | 5,430 |
| Michigan | $95,420 | +5.6% | $72,153 | $63,180 – $154,230 | 7,400 |
| Hawaii | $94,640 | +9.9% | $69,747 | $63,080 – $138,830 | 600 |
| Florida | $94,490 | +13.1% | $75,304 | $60,620 – $155,470 | 23,900 |
| Ohio | $94,280 | +0.6% | $73,346 | $57,870 – $142,420 | 9,760 |
| South Carolina | $93,670 | +4.3% | $70,264 | $58,420 – $157,700 | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $93,540 | +6.1% | $72,506 | $62,340 – $161,870 | 5,940 |
| Tennessee | $92,990 | +7.4% | $74,248 | $50,130 – $140,870 | 4,910 |
| Iowa | $92,370 | +3.9% | $70,954 | $62,310 – $135,890 | 2,000 |
| Utah | $91,370 | +0.1% | $69,963 | $57,390 – $154,230 | 4,510 |
| Alabama | $91,290 | −3.6% | $68,753 | $52,200 – $157,320 | 3,410 |
| Maine | $88,320 | −3.8% | $66,144 | $64,110 – $133,270 | 710 |
| New Mexico | $87,630 | +10.7% | $67,515 | $63,630 – $143,660 | 930 |
| Nebraska | $85,320 | +3.2% | $65,850 | $64,380 – $127,170 | — |
| Kansas | $84,860 | +3.4% | $64,594 | $58,680 – $128,750 | 1,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,460 | −3.3% | $65,655 | $57,260 – $155,320 | 13,310 |
| Nevada | $83,430 | +2.9% | $67,523 | $62,460 – $125,010 | 1,830 |
| New Hampshire | $82,520 | −9.5% | $66,883 | $48,660 – $160,010 | 580 |
| Indiana | $81,760 | +1.7% | $63,966 | $55,550 – $127,550 | 3,680 |
| Kentucky | $81,660 | +8.5% | $63,537 | $49,930 – $136,480 | 2,460 |
| Arkansas | $81,110 | +2.9% | $62,940 | $48,850 – $137,210 | 1,390 |
| Oklahoma | $79,640 | −0.7% | $61,818 | $53,260 – $138,910 | 1,550 |
| Mississippi | $79,580 | +2.7% | $62,363 | $50,290 – $132,440 | 720 |
| North Dakota | $78,170 | +4.2% | $63,557 | $51,680 – $131,520 | 300 |
| Louisiana | $75,680 | +24.3% | $60,187 | $49,550 – $132,230 | 1,450 |
| West Virginia | $69,030 | −4.9% | $55,000 | $47,340 – $119,240 | 400 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Insurance Underwriter | $81,370 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Financial Examiner | $94,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Budget Analyst | $91,640 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Accountant and Auditor | $83,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Credit Analyst | $83,510 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial and investment analyst make?
The national median salary for financial and investment analysts is $102,740 a year ($49.39 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,720 and the top 10% earn over $180,860. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays financial and investment analysts the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $187,090. After taxes and local prices, Bridgeport, CT offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many financial and investment analysts are there in the U.S.?
About 361,980 people work as financial and investment analysts nationwide.
All 31 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC