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.

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 5 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