How to become a financial and investment analyst
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Steps to get there
Most employers expect most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not..A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Is financial and investment analyst a good career?
On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 102% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.
Where it pays most
- Wyoming $187,090
- New York $127,930
- Oregon $120,590
- Massachusetts $111,040
- California $109,110
Financial and Investment Analysts salary by state and city
Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.