Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in New Jersey: $128,500 Average

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Average base salary, New Jersey

$128,500 / year

≈ $10,700 per month · $61.78 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $112,500

25th percentile
$86,500Average
$128,50075th percentile
$158,000

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 in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Financial and Investment Analysts work. 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.

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Financial and Investment Analysts salary by industry

Finance and Insurance

155,230 workers

$132,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

54,250 workers

$117,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

44,850 workers

$113,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

16,190 workers

$110,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,510 workers

$95,500

Information

12,440 workers

$127,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

12,420 workers

$97,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

11,580 workers

$112,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Financial and Investment Analysts pays 27% above the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

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 Operations Specialists, All Other$97,500

Financial Specialists, All Other$97,000

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 $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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