Mid-Level

Financial Analyst

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Investigativeanalytical, curious
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Financial Analysts
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Financial Analyst

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IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying386 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Financial Analysts (SOC 13-2051.00, 13-2099.01, 15-2041.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$46K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
498K
U.S. Employment
+5.77%
10yr Growth
37K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$77K$74K$72K$69K$66K201920202021202220232024$66K$77K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MathematicsMathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingComplex Problem SolvingSpeaking
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
13-2051.0013-2099.0115-2041.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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