Financial Analyst Salary In Us

The average financial analyst salary in the U.S. is $65,000 per year, with the most experienced professionals earning an average of $85,000 per year. The median financial analyst salary in the U.S. is $57,500 per year, which means that half of all financial analysts earn more than this amount while half earn less. However, these numbers do not take into account factors such as location or experience level of each employee’s employers.

Financial analysts can make more money by working for larger companies or corporations and by pursuing advanced degrees in finance or economics from accredited universities such as Stanford University or Harvard University.

Financial Analyst Salary In Us

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median financial analyst salary, as of May 2018, is around $85,660 a year, ranging upward of $170,000.

With the national median salary for all workers resting at nearly $52,000, financial analysts typically make a comfortable 65% higher than the national average.

Those in the top 10% of financial analyst salaries can earn more than $167,000.

Top Financial Analyst Salary by State

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that financial analysts in Wyoming make the highest mean wage, putting their salaries at nearly $140,000 a year as of May 2018. New York comes in second with an annual mean wage of about $137,000, and California sits at third with almost $110,000 per year.

National Average Financial Analyst Salary and Statistics

National Average Mid-Range Salaries: Median annual salary for financial analysts is $85,660.

Top 10% Salaries: $167,000 a year, as of 2018.

Advanced-Range Salaries (75%): $116,000 a year.

Entry-Level Salaries: Varies depending on sector, but generally ranges from $50,000 to over $100,000 a year.

Highest paying sectors: Investment banking, scientific and technical services, management of companies and enterprises.

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