Financial Analyst Salaries: Wall Street vs. the Rest of the Country

Financial and investment analysts work across banking, asset management, corporate finance, and insurance. The BLS OEWS data captures this diverse group, with wages reflecting the concentration of high-paying finance work in a handful of major markets.

National Median

The national median for financial analysts is well above the overall workforce median, reflecting the strong educational requirements and the revenue-generating nature of financial analysis work. But the national figure blends very different labor markets — from entry-level corporate FP&A roles to senior buy-side analysts at major asset managers.

New York Premium

No market pays financial analysts more than the New York metro area. The concentration of investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers creates demand that drives wages well above any other geography. The 90th percentile in New York for this occupation frequently hits the BLS top-code cap.

Other High-Paying Markets

Connecticut (home to Stamford's hedge fund corridor), Massachusetts, and California round out the top states for financial analyst wages.

Related Roles

For comparison, explore wages for financial managers — who typically earn more — and management analysts, who serve a related but distinct function in organizations.

Browse Finance Wages

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