Financial and Investment Analysts
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,260 | $100,980 | $48.55 | |
| Alaska | 270 | $127,030 | $61.07 | |
| Arizona | 4,220 | $81,620 | $39.24 | |
| Arkansas | 1,010 | $80,410 | $38.66 | |
| California | 35,360 | $108,060 | $51.95 | |
| Colorado | 5,440 | $98,670 | $47.44 | |
| Connecticut | 5,680 | $114,440 | $55.02 | |
| Delaware | 1,900 | $100,250 | $48.20 | |
| District of Columbia | 4,350 | $112,820 | $54.24 | |
| Florida | 13,160 | $93,450 | $44.93 | |
| Georgia | 7,560 | $90,910 | $43.71 | |
| Hawaii | 540 | $80,320 | $38.61 | |
| Idaho | 600 | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| Illinois | 14,920 | $103,870 | $49.94 | |
| Indiana | 2,960 | $95,240 | $45.79 | |
| Iowa | 2,070 | $87,610 | $42.12 | |
| Kansas | 1,150 | $80,800 | $38.85 | |
| Kentucky | 1,920 | $84,950 | $40.84 | |
| Louisiana | 1,500 | $81,250 | $39.06 | |
| Maine | 550 | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| Maryland | 5,170 | $108,030 | $51.94 | |
| Massachusetts | 11,070 | $104,930 | $50.45 | |
| Michigan | 6,310 | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| Minnesota | 5,870 | $97,030 | $46.65 | |
| Mississippi | 500 | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| Missouri | 4,880 | $89,190 | $42.88 | |
| Montana | 200 | $91,980 | $44.22 | |
| Nebraska | 980 | $73,260 | $35.22 | |
| Nevada | 490 | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| New Hampshire | 840 | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| New Jersey | 9,760 | $111,170 | $53.45 | |
| New Mexico | 480 | $95,460 | $45.89 | |
| New York | 49,620 | $131,690 | $63.31 | |
| North Carolina | 9,670 | $94,030 | $45.21 | |
| North Dakota | 200 | $76,450 | $36.75 | |
| Ohio | 8,010 | $81,490 | $39.18 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,580 | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| Oregon | 2,240 | $112,460 | $54.07 | |
| Pennsylvania | 11,040 | $92,810 | $44.62 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,910 | $98,310 | $47.27 | |
| South Carolina | 2,550 | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| South Dakota | 570 | $80,340 | $38.62 | |
| Tennessee | 3,840 | $87,680 | $42.16 | |
| Texas | 23,820 | $89,020 | $42.80 | |
| Utah | 3,100 | $71,760 | $34.50 | |
| Vermont | 190 | $87,610 | $42.12 | |
| Virginia | 8,680 | $101,110 | $48.61 | |
| Washington | 6,490 | $103,760 | $49.88 | |
| West Virginia | 400 | $74,370 | $35.76 | |
| Wisconsin | 3,920 | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| Wyoming | 50 | $112,510 | $54.09 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the finance industry, including the development, critique, and use of various financial models. Includes instruction in probability theory, statistical analysis, numerical methods, computation and simulation methods, stochastic processes, economics, and financial markets and applications.
A program that focuses on financial big data modeling from algorithms to cloud-based data-driven financial technologies. Includes instruction in financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge management, data visualization, effective decision communication, machine learning for finance, statistical inference and dynamic modeling on financial data, and project management.
An integrated or combined program in accounting and finance that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers or analysts.
An integrated or combined program in accounting and business administration/management that prepares individuals to function as accountants and business managers.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
A program that prepares individuals to manage international financial operations and related currency transactions. Includes instruction in international banking, international monetary and financial policy, money and capital markets, foreign exchange, risk analysis, and international cash flow operations.
A program that prepares individuals to manage assets placed in capital markets, and related technical operations. Includes instruction in security analysis, debt and equity analysis, investment strategies, securities markets, computer-assisted research, portfolio management, portfolio performance analysis, and applications to specific investment problems and business situations.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the financial assets and budgets of public sector organizations. Includes instruction in public trusts and investments; the laws and procedures used to plan, prepare and administer public agency budgets; and the preparation and analysis of public budget projections and policies.
A program that focuses on the strategies used to define and manage acceptable financial risk for companies. Includes instruction in banking and bank regulations, derivative securities, interest rate and credit markets, financial engineering of systematic risk, and equity, bond, futures, and options markets.
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$103,020 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as financial and investment analysts.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 3%
- College dropout 6%
- Associate’s degree 3%
- Bachelor’s degree 52%
- Master’s degree 32%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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