Financial Analyst Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Financial and Investment Analysts" (13-2051); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyze financial data, and prepare reports to help businesses and individuals make financial decisions. They model financial performance and assess risk.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Financial Analyst
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $130,520 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $128,930 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $124,790 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $117,520 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $117,280 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $108,330 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | $106,510 |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | $106,040 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $105,160 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $104,480 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $114,540 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $112,894 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $112,289 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $111,249 |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $109,412 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $108,547 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | 97.9 | $106,440 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | 98.1 | $103,532 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | 98.6 | $103,073 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | 95.5 | $102,567 |
Financial Analyst Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $97,490 | $130,520 | $166,350 | $217,160 | 9,910 |
| New York, NY | $103,140 | $128,930 | $174,990 | $225,390 | 53,870 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,850 | $124,790 | $161,180 | $177,940 | 6,170 |
| Boston, MA | $92,060 | $117,520 | $163,600 | $207,010 | 13,010 |
| Portland, OR | $95,850 | $117,280 | $154,990 | $214,610 | 2,590 |
| Washington, DC | $86,470 | $108,330 | $142,350 | $195,190 | 10,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $83,450 | $106,510 | $136,090 | $172,310 | 6,790 |
| San Diego, CA | $81,400 | $106,040 | $131,860 | $173,670 | 3,830 |
| Miami, FL | $79,260 | $105,160 | $128,640 | $168,770 | 6,400 |
| Denver, CO | $82,970 | $104,480 | $132,170 | $176,020 | 5,960 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,500 | $104,160 | $137,490 | $178,600 | 1,630 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,030 | $103,350 | $128,680 | $165,510 | 6,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,990 | $102,260 | $134,150 | $181,190 | 19,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,330 | $101,750 | $129,950 | $167,300 | 17,150 |
| Houston, TX | $79,990 | $101,660 | $129,260 | $174,220 | 6,510 |
| Detroit, MI | $77,990 | $101,550 | $127,340 | $160,350 | 3,930 |
| Austin, TX | $80,040 | $101,530 | $132,060 | $189,180 | 3,530 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,940 | $100,830 | $131,200 | $169,540 | 7,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,930 | $100,350 | $127,970 | $186,510 | 11,530 |
| Raleigh, NC | $75,230 | $99,200 | $124,640 | $160,710 | 1,380 |
| Columbus, OH | $75,730 | $97,920 | $118,380 | $145,000 | 2,870 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,080 | $97,490 | $101,430 | $131,960 | 2,380 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $76,000 | $94,700 | $122,650 | $161,650 | 4,510 |
| Memphis, TN | $67,390 | $91,180 | $124,070 | $194,000 | 850 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $68,210 | $91,100 | $119,200 | $160,220 | 3,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $71,010 | $82,530 | $109,990 | $133,530 | 2,390 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,960 | $80,470 | $102,460 | $130,020 | 1,570 |
| El Paso, TX | $61,890 | $79,320 | $98,830 | $134,530 | 260 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,340 | $77,700 | $105,710 | $135,820 | 1,200 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,560 | $74,310 | $100,450 | $135,730 | 690 |
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5About the Financial Analyst Role
Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyze financial data, and prepare reports to help businesses and individuals make financial decisions. They model financial performance and assess risk.
Compensation for Financial Analysts varies by metro — from $74,310 at the low end in Oklahoma City, OK to $130,520 in San Francisco, CA. The $56,210 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see financial analyst salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Financial Analyst salary in the US?
The national median Financial Analyst salary is $102,740 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $79,290 and the 90th percentile reaches $180,860.
Which city pays Financial Analysts the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Financial Analysts at $130,520 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). New York, NY ($128,930) and Seattle, WA ($124,790) are next.