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Financial and Investment Analysts

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Average base salary, Colorado
$120,500 / year
≈ $10,050 per month · $57.93 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Colorado · median $107,500
25th percentile
$85,000Average
$120,50075th percentile
$135,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Financial and Investment Analysts salary by state
Alabama$103,000
Alaska$134,000
Arizona$110,500
Arkansas$93,500
California$129,500
Colorado$120,500
Connecticut$133,500
Delaware$120,500
District of Columbia$128,000
Florida$107,500
Georgia$112,500
Hawaii$100,500
Idaho$105,000
Illinois$114,500
Indiana$92,000
Iowa$102,000
Kansas$94,000
Kentucky$93,000
Louisiana$91,500
Maine$97,500
Maryland$120,500
Massachusetts$134,000
Michigan$107,500
Minnesota$112,000
Mississippi$90,500
Missouri$106,500
Montana$115,000
Nebraska$98,000
Nevada$93,000
New Hampshire$99,000
New Jersey$128,500
New Mexico$102,500
New York$152,000
North Carolina$113,500
North Dakota$85,000
Ohio$104,000
Oklahoma$99,000
Oregon$131,000
Pennsylvania$102,000
Rhode Island$120,000
South Carolina$109,000
South Dakota$124,500
Tennessee$101,000
Texas$115,000
Utah$102,000
Vermont$117,000
Virginia$121,500
Washington$122,000
West Virginia$79,500
Wisconsin$106,000
Wyoming$202,500
About this role

Financial and Investment Analysts is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Financial and Investment Analystss do
  • Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
  • Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
  • Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
  • Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Financial and Investment Analysts pay by experience level
Entry level$66,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$82,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$106,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$138,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$187,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
25,100
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Financial and Investment Analysts salary by industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

89,390 workers

$146,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

54,250 workers

$117,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

44,850 workers

$113,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

44,850 workers

$113,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

42,810 workers

$114,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)

34,660 workers

$114,500

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

23,080 workers

$110,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

19,880 workers

$107,500

Insurance Carriers

13,170 workers

$110,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

12,420 workers

$97,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Financial and Investment Analysts pays 28% above the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Management Analyst$118,000
Project Management Specialist$114,500
Financial Risk Specialist$129,000
Financial Examiner$110,000
Credit Analyst$104,500
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Budget Analyst$100,000
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Business Continuity Planner$97,500
Financial Quantitative Analyst$97,000
Careers related to Financial and Investment Analysts
Personal Financial Advisor$162,000
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$113,000
Financial Manager$193,500
Financial Risk Specialist$129,000
Financial Quantitative Analyst$97,000
Credit Analyst$104,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial and Investment Analysts make?

The average base salary for a Financial and Investment Analysts in the United States is $121,000 per year, or about $58.17 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $82,000 and $138,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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