Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $103,470 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.75
10th percentile $72,000
90th percentile $175,730
Employed locally 1,710
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,000
    25th
    $82,300
    50th (median)
    $103,470
    75th
    $133,140
    90th
    $175,730

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 110% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$82,180
    Accountants and Auditors$89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,390
    Project Management Specialists$118,210
    Human Resources Specialists$79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Sacramento, CA is $49.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Sacramento, CA is 2.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $72,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,300.