Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for financial and investment analysts in the United States was $102,740 ($49.40 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,720 | $30.64 |
| 25th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
| Median | $102,740 | $49.40 |
| 75th | $133,340 | $64.11 |
| 90th | $180,860 | $86.95 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-2051
- Total U.S. employment: 361,980
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $63,720, median pay is $102,740, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $180,860.
Financial and Investment Analysts Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $91,290 | $43.89 | -11.1% | 3,410 |
| Alaska | $102,240 | $49.16 | -0.5% | 190 |
| Arizona | $93,540 | $44.97 | -9.0% | 5,940 |
| Arkansas | $81,110 | $38.99 | -21.1% | 1,390 |
| California | $109,110 | $52.46 | +6.2% | 45,380 |
| Colorado | $103,850 | $49.93 | +1.1% | 8,040 |
| Connecticut | $109,500 | $52.65 | +6.6% | 0 |
| Delaware | $101,800 | $48.94 | -0.9% | 2,290 |
| District of Columbia | $105,780 | $50.86 | +3.0% | 3,670 |
| Florida | $94,490 | $45.43 | -8.0% | 23,900 |
| Georgia | $99,420 | $47.80 | -3.2% | 9,780 |
| Hawaii | $94,640 | $45.50 | -7.9% | 600 |
| Idaho | $100,830 | $48.48 | -1.9% | 680 |
| Illinois | $101,180 | $48.65 | -1.5% | 20,520 |
| Indiana | $81,760 | $39.31 | -20.4% | 3,680 |
| Iowa | $92,370 | $44.41 | -10.1% | 2,000 |
| Kansas | $84,860 | $40.80 | -17.4% | 1,870 |
| Kentucky | $81,660 | $39.26 | -20.5% | 2,460 |
| Louisiana | $75,680 | $36.38 | -26.3% | 1,450 |
| Maine | $88,320 | $42.46 | -14.0% | 710 |
| Maryland | $100,370 | $48.26 | -2.3% | 5,360 |
| Massachusetts | $111,040 | $53.38 | +8.1% | 14,790 |
| Michigan | $95,420 | $45.88 | -7.1% | 7,400 |
| Minnesota | $102,990 | $49.52 | +0.2% | 7,450 |
| Mississippi | $79,580 | $38.26 | -22.5% | 720 |
| Missouri | $98,420 | $47.32 | -4.2% | 4,430 |
| Montana | $99,190 | $47.69 | -3.5% | 440 |
| Nebraska | $85,320 | $41.02 | -17.0% | 0 |
| Nevada | $83,430 | $40.11 | -18.8% | 1,830 |
| New Hampshire | $82,520 | $39.67 | -19.7% | 580 |
| New Jersey | $108,610 | $52.22 | +5.7% | 10,380 |
| New Mexico | $87,630 | $42.13 | -14.7% | 930 |
| New York | $127,930 | $61.51 | +24.5% | 52,380 |
| North Carolina | $102,390 | $49.22 | -0.3% | 12,710 |
| North Dakota | $78,170 | $37.58 | -23.9% | 300 |
| Ohio | $94,280 | $45.33 | -8.2% | 9,760 |
| Oklahoma | $79,640 | $38.29 | -22.5% | 1,550 |
| Oregon | $120,590 | $57.97 | +17.4% | 2,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,460 | $40.61 | -17.8% | 13,310 |
| Rhode Island | $100,550 | $48.34 | -2.1% | 1,790 |
| South Carolina | $93,670 | $45.03 | -8.8% | 3,600 |
| South Dakota | $99,150 | $47.67 | -3.5% | 820 |
| Tennessee | $92,990 | $44.71 | -9.5% | 4,910 |
| Texas | $99,150 | $47.67 | -3.5% | 28,820 |
| Utah | $91,370 | $43.93 | -11.1% | 4,510 |
| Vermont | $99,090 | $47.64 | -3.6% | 230 |
| Virginia | $105,490 | $50.72 | +2.7% | 10,410 |
| Washington | $107,210 | $51.54 | +4.4% | 8,820 |
| West Virginia | $69,030 | $33.19 | -32.8% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $95,570 | $45.95 | -7.0% | 5,430 |
| Wyoming | $187,090 | $89.95 | +82.1% | 190 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for financial and investment analysts?
The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts is $102,740 ($49.40 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays financial and investment analysts the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many financial and investment analysts are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 361,980 financial and investment analysts employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do financial and investment analysts make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $49.40. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.