Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $93,540 | $104,114 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.97 | $50.05 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $92,890.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $99,890 | $70,000 | $145,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $97,892 | $68,600 | $142,100 | 99 |
| Tucson | $89,901 | $63,000 | $130,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Financial Analyst in Arizona is $93,540, or about $44.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Analysts is $104,114. Arizona is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level financial analysts in Arizona typically earn from $70,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,940 financial analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $93,540, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial analysts rank 131 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 82% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $102,800, Project Management Specialists at $99,050, Labor Relations Specialists at $97,070 — all figures are median annual wages for Arizona.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial analysts rank 131 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 82% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arizona | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $102,800 | $1,700 |
| Project Management Specialists | $99,050 | $22,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $97,070 | $790 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,950 | $6,430 |
| Management Analysts | $93,310 | $17,190 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $92,680 | $230 |
Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 712 occupations in Arizona.