Financial Analyst Salary (2026): How Much Do Financial and Investment Analysts Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$104,114
Per Hour$50.05
Total Jobs$355,030
Highest Paying StateWyoming

Financial Analyst Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Wyoming$187,090▲ 80%190
2New York$127,930▲ 23%52,380
3Oregon$120,590▲ 16%2,820
4Massachusetts$111,040▲ 7%14,790
5Connecticut$109,500▲ 5%—
6California$109,110▲ 5%45,380
7New Jersey$108,610▲ 4%10,380
8Washington$107,210▲ 3%8,820
9District of Columbia$105,780▲ 2%3,670
10Virginia$105,490▲ 1%10,410
11Colorado$103,850▲ 0%8,040
12Minnesota$102,990▼ 1%7,450
13North Carolina$102,390▼ 2%12,710
14Alaska$102,240▼ 2%190
15Delaware$101,800▼ 2%2,290
16Illinois$101,180▼ 3%20,520
17Idaho$100,830▼ 3%680
18Rhode Island$100,550▼ 3%1,790
19Maryland$100,370▼ 4%5,360
20Georgia$99,420▼ 5%9,780
21Montana$99,190▼ 5%440
22South Dakota$99,150▼ 5%820
23Texas$99,150▼ 5%28,820
24Vermont$99,090▼ 5%230
25Missouri$98,420▼ 5%4,430
26Wisconsin$95,570▼ 8%5,430
27Michigan$95,420▼ 8%7,400
28Hawaii$94,640▼ 9%600
29Florida$94,490▼ 9%23,900
30Ohio$94,280▼ 9%9,760
31South Carolina$93,670▼ 10%3,600
32Arizona$93,540▼ 10%5,940
33Tennessee$92,990▼ 11%4,910
34Iowa$92,370▼ 11%2,000
35Utah$91,370▼ 12%4,510
36Alabama$91,290▼ 12%3,410
37Maine$88,320▼ 15%710
38New Mexico$87,630▼ 16%930
39Nebraska$85,320▼ 18%—
40Kansas$84,860▼ 18%1,870
41Pennsylvania$84,460▼ 19%13,310
42Nevada$83,430▼ 20%1,830
43New Hampshire$82,520▼ 21%580
44Indiana$81,760▼ 21%3,680
45Kentucky$81,660▼ 22%2,460
46Arkansas$81,110▼ 22%1,390
47Oklahoma$79,640▼ 24%1,550
48Mississippi$79,580▼ 24%720
49North Dakota$78,170▼ 25%300
50Louisiana$75,680▼ 27%1,450
51West Virginia$69,030▼ 34%400

FAQ

How much does a Financial Analyst make?

The national median annual salary for financial and investment analysts is $104,114, about $50.05 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays financial and investment analysts the most?

Wyoming tops the list at $187,090 per year.

What state pays financial and investment analysts the least?

West Virginia has the lowest median at $69,030.

How much does a Financial Analyst make per hour?

At the national median, financial and investment analysts earn about $50.05 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most financial and investment analysts employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of financial and investment analysts include New York.