Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $111,040 | $104,114 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.38 | $50.05 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,953.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $129,857 | $91,000 | $188,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Financial Analyst in Massachusetts is $111,040, or about $53.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Analysts is $104,114. Massachusetts is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level financial analysts in Massachusetts typically earn from $91,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 14,790 financial analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $111,040, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial analysts rank 117 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 84% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Management Analysts at $134,720, Financial Risk Specialists at $130,400, Personal Financial Advisors at $125,670 — all figures are median annual wages for Massachusetts.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Massachusetts 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 130.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial analysts rank 117 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 84% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Massachusetts | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $134,720 | $30,060 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $130,400 | $1,440 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $125,670 | — |
| Project Management Specialists | $114,190 | $21,960 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $111,260 | $1,660 |
| Financial Examiners | $111,110 | $950 |
Massachusetts 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 130.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 717 occupations in Massachusetts.