Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $95,850 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.08
10th percentile $62,260
90th percentile $131,280
Employed locally 1,290
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,260
    25th
    $77,120
    50th (median)
    $95,850
    75th
    $117,280
    90th
    $131,280

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 114% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 14% 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
    California $111,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,120
    District of Columbia $106,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,360
    Virginia $104,030
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $102,890

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Des Moines, IA is $46.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,120.