Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $76,740 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.89
10th percentile $44,690
90th percentile $126,140
Employed locally 140
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,690
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $76,740
    75th
    $98,640
    90th
    $126,140

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    Corvallis, OR $111,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,120
    Richmond, VA $104,800

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Roanoke, VA is $36.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Roanoke, VA is 24.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $44,690 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.