The average salary for a financial and investment analyst in the United States is $112,950, but the range typically falls between $76,880 and $129,970. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $54.3, with a range between $36.96 and $62.49.
There are approximately 325,220 people employed as a financial and investment analyst in the United States. With New York, California, Texas employing the highest number of financial and investment analysts.The state with the best pay for a financial and investment analyst is New York, with an average annual salary of $143,330, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $65,070.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $60,830 | $29.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,880 | $36.96 |
| Median | $99,010 | $47.6 |
| 75th Percentile | $129,970 | $62.49 |
| 90th Percentile | $175,840 | $84.54 |
The salary of a financial and investment analyst can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a financial and investment analyst in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for financial and investment analysts are New York, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Virginia while the worst states are Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,530 | $99,640 | $154,980 |
| Alaska | $58,660 | $110,580 | $212,780 |
| Arizona | $57,820 | $101,630 | $132,920 |
| Arkansas | $50,030 | $84,690 | $128,440 |
| California | $67,290 | $125,220 | $187,990 |
| Colorado | $60,970 | $113,480 | $170,870 |
| Connecticut | $67,070 | $117,060 | $206,890 |
| Delaware | $66,650 | $109,110 | $161,290 |
| District of Columbia | $65,750 | $115,620 | $176,870 |
| Florida | $55,080 | $96,010 | $147,270 |
| Georgia | $60,300 | $100,010 | $156,340 |
| Hawaii | $57,790 | $84,850 | $106,830 |
| Idaho | $51,370 | $86,300 | $149,240 |
| Illinois | $65,140 | $120,390 | $208,800 |
| Indiana | $57,710 | $86,530 | $120,100 |
| Iowa | $54,900 | $91,130 | $127,640 |
| Kansas | $52,210 | $82,250 | $120,640 |
| Kentucky | $47,850 | $74,340 | $112,940 |
| Louisiana | $40,140 | $65,070 | $97,020 |
| Maine | $61,030 | $90,080 | $131,450 |
| Maryland | $62,570 | $109,650 | $166,690 |
| Massachusetts | $66,270 | $127,760 | $209,490 |
| Michigan | $61,040 | $95,710 | $130,350 |
| Minnesota | $63,690 | $102,950 | $152,590 |
| Mississippi | $48,690 | $86,580 | $129,380 |
| Missouri | $47,910 | $86,310 | $130,840 |
| Montana | $51,320 | $128,720 | >$239,200 |
| Nebraska | $54,700 | $91,370 | $122,700 |
| Nevada | $60,110 | $95,200 | $169,720 |
| New Hampshire | $64,410 | $95,870 | $144,620 |
| New Jersey | $67,880 | $128,280 | $199,530 |
| New Mexico | $59,850 | $90,340 | $139,830 |
| New York | $77,200 | $143,330 | $221,870 |
| North Carolina | $63,380 | $104,610 | $159,910 |
| North Dakota | $56,490 | $82,130 | $105,860 |
| Ohio | $57,380 | $95,600 | $136,800 |
| Oklahoma | $50,120 | $89,500 | $135,720 |
| Oregon | $60,790 | $103,840 | $138,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,820 | $94,400 | $139,890 |
| Rhode Island | $35,590 | $97,090 | $155,280 |
| South Carolina | $52,160 | $102,870 | $167,010 |
| South Dakota | $42,910 | $86,050 | $137,430 |
| Tennessee | $51,800 | $95,160 | $139,270 |
| Texas | $57,590 | $102,590 | $138,730 |
| Utah | $48,500 | $99,050 | $210,500 |
| Vermont | $63,350 | $108,800 | $155,160 |
| Virginia | $61,570 | $113,800 | $174,590 |
| Washington | $57,880 | $100,860 | $143,980 |
| West Virginia | $49,590 | $74,500 | $103,720 |
| Wisconsin | $57,530 | $102,090 | $143,240 |
Even between cities, the salary of a financial and investment analyst can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for financial and investment analysts is Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area, MT with an average salary of $147,560.The city with the lowest average salary for financial and investment analysts is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $46,060.
Areas with highest average salaries for financial and investment analysts
Areas with lowest average salaries for financial and investment analysts
The number of financial and investment analysts in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of financial and investment analysts has increased by 33,340. On average, the number of financial and investment analysts has been increasing by 3.8% each year. The salary of financial and investment analysts has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of financial and investment analysts has increased by $9,930. On average, the salary of financial and investment analysts has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Financial and Investment Analysts are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for financial and investment analysts compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.
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