Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $128,490 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.77
10th percentile $80,910
90th percentile $221,110
Employed locally 49,940
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,910
    25th
    $102,400
    50th (median)
    $128,490
    75th
    $171,770
    90th
    $221,110

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 132% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    Elmira, NY $108,360
    Syracuse, NY $93,230
    Binghamton, NY $92,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $89,080
    Utica-Rome, NY $88,510

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$97,360
    Project Management Specialists$121,680
    Management Analysts$110,950
    Human Resources Specialists$83,060
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in New York, NY-NJ is $61.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in New York, NY-NJ is 26.8% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $80,910 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,400.