Career Profile Financial & Investment Analysts Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $81,600 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. General Information Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. Excludes Budget Analysts (13-2031), Financial Risk Specialists (13-2054), and Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (41-3031). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Financial & Investment Analysts Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 61 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 61 openings per year are projected for Financial & Investment Analysts. +17.1% Employment Change Employment for Financial & Investment Analysts is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.1% between 2023 and 2028. $39.22 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $39.22/hour. Entry level workers are paid $30.72, while experienced workers are paid $58.62. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 513 Financial & Investment Analysts in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 600. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Financial & Investment Analysts are Depository Credit Intermediation, Nondepository Credit Intermediation, and Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Financial & Investment Analysts include Economics and Accounting, English Language, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Financial & Investment Analysts is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
