Salary data · BLS OEWS 2025
Investment Analyst Salary in the US
A Investment Analyst earns a national median of $102,740 per year. Here is how pay breaks down across US metro areas.
In Brief
Investment Analyst (BLS occupation 13-2051) earns a national median of $102,740 and a mean of $116,800 per year as of 2025. The highest-paying metro is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara at $144,910. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
National pay
Top-paying US metro areas
Ranked by median annual wage · BLS OEWS 2025
About this data
All wages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, mapped to occupation code 13-2051 (Financial and Investment Analysts). Figures are gross annual wages before tax and reflect employees only — self-employed and freelance earnings are not included.
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How much does a Investment Analyst earn in the US?▼
The national median wage for a Investment Analyst is $102,740 per year (mean $116,800), per the BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for 2025.
Which US cities pay Investment Analysts the most?▼
The top-paying metro areas are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($144,910), San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley ($130,520), New York-Newark-Jersey City ($128,930).
Where does this Investment Analyst salary data come from?▼
All figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, occupation code 13-2051. Wages are gross annual, before tax.
Is Investment Analyst a well-paid career?▼
At a median of $102,740/year, Investment Analyst pay sits above the US median for all occupations. Pay varies widely by metro — see the city table above.