Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $100,150 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.15
10th percentile $62,770
90th percentile $213,680
Employed locally 7,000
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,770
    25th
    $81,010
    50th (median)
    $100,150
    75th
    $130,380
    90th
    $213,680

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    Corvallis, OR $111,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $111,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,430
    District of Columbia $106,840

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Denver, CO is $48.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Denver, CO is 1.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,770 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,010.