Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $84,490 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.62
10th percentile $57,760
90th percentile $165,990
Employed locally 1,060
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,760
    25th
    $67,520
    50th (median)
    $84,490
    75th
    $119,020
    90th
    $165,990

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 98% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,490
    Elmira, NY $108,360
    Syracuse, NY $93,230
    Binghamton, NY $92,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $89,080

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$84,030
    Management Analysts$81,780
    Project Management Specialists$104,370
    Human Resources Specialists$75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Albany, NY is $40.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.08 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Albany, NY is 16.6% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Albany?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,760 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,520.