Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $99,540 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $63,010
90th percentile $164,890
Employed locally 8,150
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,010
    25th
    $78,520
    50th (median)
    $99,540
    75th
    $128,890
    90th
    $164,890

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 115% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $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
    Columbus, GA-AL $93,410
    Michigan $90,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $89,080
    Savannah, GA $88,350
    Logan, UT-ID $85,480

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Human Resources Specialists $69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Atlanta, GA is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,010 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,520.