Salary Outlook
The paycheck is good. Median annual earnings for financial analysts were $75,650 in 2011, with the lowest-paid 10 percent earning less than $46,300 and the highest-paid 10 percent earning $145,580, on average. The highest-paid in the profession work in Bridgeport, Conn., New York City, and San Francisco.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $74,490.00 |
| 2004 | $75,460.00 |
| 2006 | $85,110.00 |
| 2008 | $93,010.00 |
| 2010 | $86,040.00 |
Average Financial Analyst Pay vs. All Business Jobs
The median salary for a financial analyst was $75,650 in 2011. That salary is mid-range compared with other occupations on our list of the Best Business Jobs. For example, in 2011, a sales manager made $101,640 and a marketing manager made $116,010.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Marketing Manager | $116,010.00 |
| Sales Manager | $101,640.00 |
| Financial Analyst | $75,650.00 |
| Financial Adviser | $66,580.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Financial Analysts
The highest paid in the financial analyst profession work in the metropolitan areas of Bridgeport, CT, New York City, NY, and San Francisco, CA. The San Jose, CA area also pays well, as does the city of Portland, OR.
Bridgeport, CT
Average Salary: $127,630 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a financial analyst working in Bridgeport, CT is $127,630, which is $51,980 more than the average pay in the profession.
New York City, NY
Average Salary: $116,250 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a financial analyst working in New York City, NY is $116,250, which is $40,600 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $113,000 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a financial analyst working in San Francisco, CA is $113,000, which is $37,350 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Jose, CA
Average Salary: $111,980 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a financial analyst working in San Jose, CA is $111,980, which is $36,330 more than the average pay in the profession.
Portland, OR
Average Salary: $105,280 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a financial analyst working in Portland, OR is $105,280, which is $29,630 more than the average pay in the profession.
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