Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $81,190 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.03
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $128,700
Employed locally 70
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $66,360
    50th (median)
    $81,190
    75th
    $105,770
    90th
    $128,700

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 29% above 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,360
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $99,540
    Columbus, GA-AL $93,410
    Michigan $90,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $89,080
    Savannah, GA $88,350

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Athens, GA is $39.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Athens, GA is 19.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,360.