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Pay scales steeply with tenure for Financial Analysts. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $78,700 | $58,500 | $103,400 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $97,800 | $72,700 | $128,500 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $112,500 | $83,600 | $147,800 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $135,000 | $100,300 | $177,300 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $153,000 | $113,600 | $201,000 |
Top 10 states by median Financial Analyst salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $157,500 | $119,700 | $204,700 | +40% |
| California | $146,200 | $111,100 | $190,100 | +30% |
| Washington | $146,200 | $111,100 | $190,100 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $141,700 | $107,700 | $184,200 | +26% |
| Massachusetts | $137,200 | $104,300 | $178,400 | +22% |
| Connecticut | $136,100 | $103,400 | $176,900 | +21% |
| Maryland | $135,000 | $102,600 | $175,500 | +20% |
| Washington DC | $135,000 | $102,600 | $175,500 | +20% |
| Colorado | $131,600 | $100,000 | $171,100 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $128,200 | $97,500 | $166,700 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $95,600 | $72,700 | $124,300 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $94,500 | $71,800 | $122,800 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $94,500 | $71,800 | $122,800 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $94,500 | $71,800 | $122,800 | -16% |
| Alabama | $93,400 | $71,000 | $121,400 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $93,400 | $71,000 | $121,400 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $87,700 | $66,700 | $114,100 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $87,700 | $66,700 | $114,100 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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