Financial Analysts
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$101,910
~$49/hr · ~$8,493/mo
US Jobs
429K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
Financial analysts perform work that is almost entirely digital, involving the processing of large datasets, trend analysis, and the generation of reports—all areas where AI excels. While high-level strategy and client relationships provide some insulation, the core tasks of data evaluation, risk assessment, and financial modeling are being rapidly automated or significantly enhanced by AI, leading to major restructuring of the occupation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYBEST VALUE | $158,400 | Below avg (91.6) | $172,884 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $146,540 | Below avg (95.6) | $153,289 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $149,480 | Above avg (107.0) | $139,687 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $114,990 | Below avg (90.8) | $126,651 |
| Bozeman, MT | $124,600 | Average (99.0) | $125,850 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $102,980 | Below avg (85.0) | $121,170 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $134,470 | Above avg (113.1) | $118,938 |
| Elmira, NY | $108,360 | Below avg (92.7) | $116,920 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $102,890 | Below avg (89.2) | $115,395 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $101,690 | Below avg (89.1) | $114,121 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,490 | Above avg (112.6) | $114,066 |
| Huntsville, AL | $105,570 | Below avg (93.8) | $112,537 |
| Midland, TX | $105,440 | Below avg (95.4) | $110,544 |
| Rochester, MN | $102,330 | Below avg (93.0) | $110,082 |
| Springfield, IL | $99,250 | Below avg (90.7) | $109,486 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$49/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,493/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)