Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,460 | $104,114 | -19% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.61 | $50.05 | -19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $86,537.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $103,886 | $72,800 | $150,800 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Financial Analyst in Pennsylvania is $84,460, or about $40.61 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Analysts is $104,114. Pennsylvania is -19% below the national median.
Entry-level financial analysts in Pennsylvania typically earn from $72,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 13,310 financial analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $84,460, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.