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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm","crawl_time":1776549797,"first_indexed_time":1481964918,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,bls!www,\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm s443","src_root_hash":"4452032194740496152","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Financial Analysts : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics","meta_descriptions":["Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Summary\nWhat They Do\nWork Environment\nHow to Become One\nPay\nJob Outlook\nState & Area Data\nSimilar Occupations\nMore Info\nSummary\nPlease enable javascript to play this video.\nVideo transcript available at https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw.\nQuick Facts:     Financial Analysts\n2024     Median Pay\n$101,910     per year\n$48.99     per hour\nTypical Entry-Level Education\nBachelor's degree\nWork Experience in a Related Occupation\nNone\nOn-the-job Training\nNone\nNumber of Jobs, 2024\n429,000\nJob Outlook, 2024–34\n6% (Faster than average)\nEmployment Change, 2024–34\n25,100\nWhat Financial Analysts Do\nFinancial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.\nWork Environment\nFinancial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\nHow to Become a Financial Analyst\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\nPay\nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was $101,350 in May 2024.\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was $106,000 in May 2024.\nJob Outlook\nOverall employment    \t\t\t\t\t\t\tof financial analysts is projected to grow    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.\r\n    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\nState & Area Data\nExplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for     financial analysts.\nSimilar Occupations\nCompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations.\nMore Information, Including Links to O*NET\nLearn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.\nWhat Financial Analysts Do\nAbout this section\nFinancial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses.\nFinancial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.\nDuties\nFinancial analysts typically do the following:\nRecommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios\nEvaluate current and historical financial data\nStudy economic and business trends\nExamine a company’s financial statements to determine its value\nMeet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects\nAssess the strength of the management team\nPrepare written reports\nFinancial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit.\nFinancial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.\nBuy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds.\nSell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments.\nAnalysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side.\nFinancial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments.\nInvesting has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover.\nThe following are examples of types of financial analysts:\nFinancial risk specialists\n, also called\nfinancial risk analysts\n, evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk.\nFund managers\nwork exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions.\nInvestment analysts\nassess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital.\nPortfolio managers\nselect the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders.\nRatings analysts\nevaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds.\nSecurities analysts\nevaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications.\nWork Environment\nAbout this section\nFinancial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities.\nFinancial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows:\nSecurities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities\n23%\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\n13\nCredit intermediation and related activities\n12\nManagement of companies and enterprises\n11\nInsurance carriers and related activities\n7\nFinancial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows:\nCredit intermediation and related activities\n31%\nSecurities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities\n14\nInsurance carriers and related activities\n13\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\n10\nManagement of companies and enterprises\n9\nFinancial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients.\nWork Schedules\nMost financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week.\nHow to Become a Financial Analyst\nAbout this section\nFinancial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments.\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\nEducation\nMost entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common \nfield of degree\n is \nbusiness\n. Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree.\nLicenses, Certifications, and Registrations\nThe\nFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority\n(FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job.\nEmployers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from\nCareerOneStop\n.\nAdvancement\nFinancial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions.\nImportant Qualities\nThe following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP)\nskills data page\n.\nAnalytical skills.\nFinancial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments.\nCommunication skills.\nFinancial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients.\nComputer skills.\nFinancial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts.\nDecision-making skills.\nFinancial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security.\nDetail oriented.\nFinancial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health.\nMath skills.\nFinancial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities.\nPay\nAbout this section\nFinancial Analysts\nMedian annual wages, May 2024\nFinancial risk specialists\n$106,000\nFinancial analysts\n$101,910\nFinancial and investment analysts\n$101,350\nFinancial specialists\n$82,140\nTotal, all occupations\n$49,500\n \nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was $101,350 in May 2024. \r\nThe median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $180,550.\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was $106,000 in May 2024. \r\nThe lowest 10 percent earned less than $62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $182,310.\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\nSecurities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities\n$124,050\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\n100,960\nCredit intermediation and related activities\n99,990\nManagement of companies and enterprises\n99,760\nInsurance carriers and related activities\n93,030\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\nSecurities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities\n$132,520\nProfessional, scientific, and technical services\n113,720\nManagement of companies and enterprises\n107,730\nCredit intermediation and related activities\n103,530\nInsurance carriers and related activities\n102,250\nFund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return.\nMost financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\nJob Outlook\nAbout this section\nFinancial Analysts\nPercent change in employment, projected 2024–34\nFinancial analysts\n6%\nFinancial and investment analysts\n6%\nFinancial risk specialists\n6%\nFinancial specialists\n5%\nTotal, all occupations\n3%\n \nOverall employment\t\t\t\tof financial analysts is projected to grow\t\t\t\t 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\nEmployment\nDemand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located.\nFinancial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients.\nEmployment projections data for     financial analysts, 2024–34\nOccupational Title\nSOC Code\nEmployment, 2024\nProjected Employment, 2034\nChange, 2024–34\nEmployment by Industry\nPercent\nNumeric\nSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program\nFinancial analysts\n—\n429,000\n454,000\n6\n25,100\n—\nFinancial and investment analysts\n13-2051\n368,500\n389,600\n6\n21,100\nGet data\nFinancial risk specialists\n13-2054\n60,500\n64,400\n6\n3,900\nGet data\nState & Area Data\nAbout this section\nOccupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)\nThe\nOccupational Employment and Wage Statistics\n(OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link below goes to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Use the dropdown boxes to select an occupation.\nOccupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Profiles\nProjections Central\nOccupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at\nwww.projectionscentral.org\n. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.\nCareerOneStop\nCareerOneStop includes hundreds of\noccupational profiles\nwith data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a\nsalary info tool\nto search for wages by zip code.\nSimilar Occupations\nAbout this section\nThis table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of financial analysts.\nOccupation\nJob Duties\nENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION\n2024     MEDIAN PAY\nBudget Analysts\nBudget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances.\nBachelor's degree\n$87,930\nData Scientists\nData scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.\nBachelor's degree\n$112,590\nFinancial Managers\nFinancial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.\nBachelor's degree\n$161,700\nInsurance Underwriters\nInsurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them.\nBachelor's degree\n$79,880\nPersonal Financial Advisors\nPersonal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future.\nBachelor's degree\n$102,140\nSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents\nSecurities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets.\nBachelor's degree\n$78,140\nLast Modified Date:\nThursday, August 28, 2025","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#startcontent)\n\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/flag-favicon-57.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government Here is how you know\n\n[![Department of Labor Logo](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/logo-primary.svg) United States Department of Labor](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/)\n\n![Dot gov](https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/themes\/opa_theme\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**The .gov means it's official.**   \n Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. 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Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n### [How to Become a Financial Analyst](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4)\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\n\n### [Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5)\nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \\$101,350 in May 2024.\n\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \\$106,000 in May 2024.\n\n### [Job Outlook](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6)\nOverall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\n\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\n\n### [State & Area Data](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7)\nExplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial analysts.\n\n### [Similar Occupations](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8)\nCompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations.\n\n### [More Information, Including Links to O\\*NET](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9)\nLearn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including O\\*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.\n\n[What They Do -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2)\n\n## What Financial Analysts Do  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-what-they-do)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1758.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses.\n\nFinancial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.\n\n### Duties\nFinancial analysts typically do the following:\n\n- Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios\n- Evaluate current and historical financial data\n- Study economic and business trends\n- Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value\n- Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects\n- Assess the strength of the management team\n- Prepare written reports\n\nFinancial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit.\n\nFinancial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.\n\n- Buy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds.\n- Sell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments.\n\nAnalysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side.\n\nFinancial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments.\n\nInvesting has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover.\n\nThe following are examples of types of financial analysts:\n\n***Financial risk specialists***, also called *financial risk analysts*, evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk.\n\n***Fund managers*** work exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions.\n\n***Investment analysts*** assess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital.\n\n***Portfolio managers*** select the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders.\n\n***Ratings analysts*** evaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds.\n\n***Securities analysts***evaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications.\n\n[\\<- Summary](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-1)  [Work Environment -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3)\n\n## Work Environment  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-working-environment)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1760.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities.\n\nFinancial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | 23% |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 12 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 7 |\n\nFinancial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 31% |\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | 14 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 13 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 |\n\nFinancial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients.\n\n### Work Schedules\nMost financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n[\\<- What They Do](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2)  [How to Become One -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4)\n\n## How to Become a Financial Analyst  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-become-one)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1761.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments.\n\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\n\n### Education\nMost entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common [field of degree](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/home.htm) is [business](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/business\/business-field-of-degree.htm). Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree.\n\n### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations\nThe [Financial Industry Regulatory Authority](https:\/\/www.finra.org\/) (FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job.\n\nEmployers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from [CareerOneStop](https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Training\/find-certifications.aspx).\n\n### Advancement\nFinancial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions.\n\n### Important Qualities\nThe following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP) [skills data page](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/emp\/data\/skills-data.htm).\n\n***Analytical skills.*** Financial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments.\n\n***Communication skills.*** Financial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients.\n\n***Computer skills.*** Financial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts.\n\n***Decision-making skills.*** Financial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security.\n\n***Detail oriented.*** Financial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health.\n\n***Math skills.*** Financial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities.\n\n[\\<- Work Environment](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3)  [Pay -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5)\n\n## Pay  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-pay)\n### Financial Analysts\nMedian annual wages, May 2024\n\nFinancial risk specialists\n\n\\$106,000\n\nFinancial analysts\n\n\\$101,910\n\nFinancial and investment analysts\n\n\\$101,350\n\nFinancial specialists\n\n\\$82,140\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n\\$49,500\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.  \nSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics\n\nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \\$101,350 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \\$62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \\$180,550.\n\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \\$106,000 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \\$62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \\$182,310.\n\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | \\$124,050 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100,960 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 99,990 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 99,760 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 93,030 |\n\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | \\$132,520 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113,720 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 107,730 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 103,530 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 102,250 |\n\nFund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return.\n\nMost financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n[\\<- How to Become One](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4)  [Job Outlook -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6)\n\n## Job Outlook  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-job-outlook)\n### Financial Analysts\nPercent change in employment, projected 2024–34\n\nFinancial analysts\n\n6%\n\nFinancial and investment analysts\n\n6%\n\nFinancial risk specialists\n\n6%\n\nFinancial specialists\n\n5%\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n3%\n\nNote: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.  \nSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program\n\nOverall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\n\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\n\n### Employment\nDemand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located.\n\nFinancial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients.\n\n| Occupational Title | SOC Code | Employment, 2024 | Projected Employment, 2034 | Change, 2024–34 | Employment by Industry |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Percent | Numeric |   |   |   |   |   |\n| SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n| **Financial analysts** | — | 429,000 | 454,000 | 6 | 25,100 | — |\n| **Financial and investment analysts** | 13-2051 | 368,500 | 389,600 | 6 | 21,100 | [Get data](https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/projections\/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2051&ioType=o) |\n| **Financial risk specialists** | 13-2054 | 60,500 | 64,400 | 6 | 3,900 | [Get data](https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/projections\/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2054&ioType=o) |\n\n[\\<- Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5)  [State & Area Data -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7)\n\n## State & Area Data  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-state-area)\n### **Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)**\nThe [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/) (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link below goes to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Use the dropdown boxes to select an occupation.\n\n- [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Profiles](https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/oesprofile\/)\n### **Projections Central**\nOccupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at [www.projectionscentral.org](http:\/\/www.projectionscentral.org\/). Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.\n\n### **CareerOneStop**\nCareerOneStop includes hundreds of [occupational profiles](http:\/\/www.careerinfonet.org\/Occupations\/select_occupation.aspx?next=occ_rep&level=&optstatus=111111111&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=&stfips=&jobfam=&menuMode) with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a [salary info tool](https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Wages\/find-salary.aspx?frd=true) to search for wages by zip code.\n\n[\\<- Job Outlook](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6)  [Similar Occupations -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8)\n\n## Similar Occupations  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-similar-jobs)\nThis table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of financial analysts.\n\n|   | Occupation | Job Duties | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION [![Help on Entry-Level Education](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/images\/icons\/icon_small_help.gif)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=inlinehelp-education) | 2024 MEDIAN PAY [![Help on Median Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/images\/icons\/icon_small_help.gif)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=inlinehelp-pay) |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [![Budget analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1755.jpg)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/budget-analysts.htm) | **[Budget Analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/budget-analysts.htm)** | Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. | Bachelor's degree | \\$87,930 |\n| [![data-scientists](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/96313.png)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm) | **[Data Scientists](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm)** | Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data. | Bachelor's degree | \\$112,590 |\n| [![Financial managers](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1603.jpg)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/financial-managers.htm) | **[Financial Managers](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/financial-managers.htm)** | Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization. | Bachelor's degree | \\$161,700 |\n| [![Insurance underwriters](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1498.jpg)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/insurance-underwriters.htm) | **[Insurance Underwriters](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/insurance-underwriters.htm)** | Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. | Bachelor's degree | \\$79,880 |\n| [![Personal financial advisors](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1766.jpg)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/personal-financial-advisors.htm) | **[Personal Financial Advisors](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/personal-financial-advisors.htm)** | Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future. | Bachelor's degree | \\$102,140 |\n| [![Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/2775.jpg)](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/sales\/securities-commodities-and-financial-services-sales-agents.htm) | **[Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/sales\/securities-commodities-and-financial-services-sales-agents.htm)** | Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. | Bachelor's degree | \\$78,140 |\n\n[\\<- State & Area Data](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7)  [More Info -\\>](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9)\n\n## Contacts for More Information  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-more-information)\nFor more information about licensure for financial analysts, visit\n\n[Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)](https:\/\/www.finra.org\/)\n\nFor information about certifications, visit [CareerOneStop](https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Training\/find-certifications.aspx).\n\n### CareerOneStop\nFor a career video on financial analysts, visit\n\n[Financial Analysts](https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/videos\/careeronestop-videos.aspx?videocode=13205100)\n\n### O\\*NET\n[Financial Risk Specialists](https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/summary\/13-2054.00)\n\n[Financial and Investment Analysts](https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/summary\/13-2051.00)\n\n[\\<- Similar Occupations](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8)\n\n**Suggested citation:**\n\nBureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Analysts,   \n at <https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm> (visited *February 27, 2026*).\n\n**Last Modified Date:** Thursday, August 28, 2025\n\n## What They Do\nThe *What They Do* tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. 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[Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5)\n- [Job Outlook](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6)\n- [State & Area Data](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7)\n- [Similar Occupations](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8)\n- [More Info](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9)\n\n## Summary\nPlease enable javascript to play this video.\n\n[Video transcript available at https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw.](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw)\n\n| Quick Facts: Financial Analysts |   |\n|---|---|\n| [2024 Median Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) | \\$101,910 per year  \\$48.99 per hour |\n| [Typical Entry-Level Education](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) | Bachelor's degree |\n| [Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) | None |\n| [On-the-job Training](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) | None |\n| [Number of Jobs, 2024](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) | 429,000 |\n| [Job Outlook, 2024–34](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) | 6% (Faster than average) |\n| [Employment Change, 2024–34](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change) | 25,100 |\n### [What Financial Analysts Do](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2)\nFinancial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.\n\n### [Work Environment](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3)\nFinancial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n### [How to Become a Financial Analyst](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4)\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\n\n### [Pay](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5)\nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \\$101,350 in May 2024.\n\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \\$106,000 in May 2024.\n\n### [Job Outlook](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6)\nOverall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\n\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\n\n### [State & Area Data](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7)\nExplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial analysts.\n\n### [Similar Occupations](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8)\nCompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations.\n\n### [More Information, Including Links to O\\*NET](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9)\nLearn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including O\\*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.\n\n## What Financial Analysts Do  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-what-they-do)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1758.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses.\n\nFinancial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.\n\n### Duties\nFinancial analysts typically do the following:\n\n- Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios\n- Evaluate current and historical financial data\n- Study economic and business trends\n- Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value\n- Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects\n- Assess the strength of the management team\n- Prepare written reports\n\nFinancial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit.\n\nFinancial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.\n\n- Buy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds.\n- Sell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments.\n\nAnalysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side.\n\nFinancial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments.\n\nInvesting has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover.\n\nThe following are examples of types of financial analysts:\n\n***Financial risk specialists***, also called *financial risk analysts*, evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk.\n\n***Fund managers*** work exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions.\n\n***Investment analysts*** assess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital.\n\n***Portfolio managers*** select the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders.\n\n***Ratings analysts*** evaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds.\n\n***Securities analysts***evaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications.\n\n## Work Environment  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-working-environment)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1760.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities.\n\nFinancial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | 23% |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 12 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 7 |\n\nFinancial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 31% |\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | 14 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 13 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 |\n\nFinancial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients.\n\n### Work Schedules\nMost financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n## How to Become a Financial Analyst  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-become-one)\n![Financial analysts](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/images\/1761.jpg)\n\nFinancial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments.\n\nFinancial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.\n\n### Education\nMost entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common [field of degree](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/home.htm) is [business](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/business\/business-field-of-degree.htm). Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree.\n\n### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations\nThe [Financial Industry Regulatory Authority](https:\/\/www.finra.org\/) (FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job.\n\nEmployers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from [CareerOneStop](https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Training\/find-certifications.aspx).\n\n### Advancement\nFinancial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions.\n\n### Important Qualities\nThe following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP) [skills data page](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/emp\/data\/skills-data.htm).\n\n***Analytical skills.*** Financial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments.\n\n***Communication skills.*** Financial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients.\n\n***Computer skills.*** Financial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts.\n\n***Decision-making skills.*** Financial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security.\n\n***Detail oriented.*** Financial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health.\n\n***Math skills.*** Financial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities.\n\n## Pay  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-pay)\n### Financial Analysts\nMedian annual wages, May 2024\n\nFinancial risk specialists\n\n\\$106,000\n\nFinancial analysts\n\n\\$101,910\n\nFinancial and investment analysts\n\n\\$101,350\n\nFinancial specialists\n\n\\$82,140\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n\\$49,500\n\nThe median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \\$101,350 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \\$62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \\$180,550.\n\nThe median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \\$106,000 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \\$62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \\$182,310.\n\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | \\$124,050 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100,960 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 99,990 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 99,760 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 93,030 |\n\nIn May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities | \\$132,520 |\n| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113,720 |\n| Management of companies and enterprises | 107,730 |\n| Credit intermediation and related activities | 103,530 |\n| Insurance carriers and related activities | 102,250 |\n\nFund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return.\n\nMost financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.\n\n## Job Outlook  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-job-outlook)\n### Financial Analysts\nPercent change in employment, projected 2024–34\n\nFinancial analysts\n\n6%\n\nFinancial and investment analysts\n\n6%\n\nFinancial risk specialists\n\n6%\n\nFinancial specialists\n\n5%\n\nTotal, all occupations\n\n3%\n\nOverall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.\n\nAbout 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.\n\n### Employment\nDemand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located.\n\nFinancial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients.\n\n| Occupational Title | SOC Code | Employment, 2024 | Projected Employment, 2034 | Change, 2024–34 | Employment by Industry |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Percent | Numeric |   |   |   |   |   |\n| SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n| **Financial analysts** | — | 429,000 | 454,000 | 6 | 25,100 | — |\n| **Financial and investment analysts** | 13-2051 | 368,500 | 389,600 | 6 | 21,100 | [Get data](https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/projections\/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2051&ioType=o) |\n| **Financial risk specialists** | 13-2054 | 60,500 | 64,400 | 6 | 3,900 | [Get data](https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/projections\/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2054&ioType=o) |\n\n## State & Area Data  [About this section](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-state-area)\n### **Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)**\nThe [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/) (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. 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In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.\n\n### **CareerOneStop**\nCareerOneStop includes hundreds of [occupational profiles](http:\/\/www.careerinfonet.org\/Occupations\/select_occupation.aspx?next=occ_rep&level=&optstatus=111111111&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=&stfips=&jobfam=&menuMode) with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. 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Boilerpipe Text	Summary What They Do Work Environment How to Become One Pay Job Outlook State & Area Data Similar Occupations More Info Summary Please enable javascript to play this video. Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw. Quick Facts: Financial Analysts 2024 Median Pay $101,910 per year $48.99 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education Bachelor's degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training None Number of Jobs, 2024 429,000 Job Outlook, 2024–34 6% (Faster than average) Employment Change, 2024–34 25,100 What Financial Analysts Do Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. Work Environment Financial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. How to Become a Financial Analyst Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. Pay The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was $101,350 in May 2024. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was $106,000 in May 2024. Job Outlook Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial analysts. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to ONET Learn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including ONET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. What Financial Analysts Do About this section Financial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses. Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. Duties Financial analysts typically do the following: Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios Evaluate current and historical financial data Study economic and business trends Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects Assess the strength of the management team Prepare written reports Financial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit. Financial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts. Buy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds. Sell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Analysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side. Financial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments. Investing has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover. The following are examples of types of financial analysts: Financial risk specialists , also called financial risk analysts , evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk. Fund managers work exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions. Investment analysts assess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital. Portfolio managers select the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders. Ratings analysts evaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds. Securities analysts evaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications. Work Environment About this section Financial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities. Financial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows: Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities 23% Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 Credit intermediation and related activities 12 Management of companies and enterprises 11 Insurance carriers and related activities 7 Financial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows: Credit intermediation and related activities 31% Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities 14 Insurance carriers and related activities 13 Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 Management of companies and enterprises 9 Financial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients. Work Schedules Most financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week. How to Become a Financial Analyst About this section Financial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments. Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. Education Most entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common field of degree is business . Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job. Employers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from CareerOneStop . Advancement Financial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions. Important Qualities The following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP) skills data page . Analytical skills. Financial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments. Communication skills. Financial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients. Computer skills. Financial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts. Decision-making skills. Financial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security. Detail oriented. Financial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health. Math skills. Financial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities. Pay About this section Financial Analysts Median annual wages, May 2024 Financial risk specialists $106,000 Financial analysts $101,910 Financial and investment analysts $101,350 Financial specialists $82,140 Total, all occupations $49,500 The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was $101,350 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $180,550. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was $106,000 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $182,310. In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities $124,050 Professional, scientific, and technical services 100,960 Credit intermediation and related activities 99,990 Management of companies and enterprises 99,760 Insurance carriers and related activities 93,030 In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities $132,520 Professional, scientific, and technical services 113,720 Management of companies and enterprises 107,730 Credit intermediation and related activities 103,530 Insurance carriers and related activities 102,250 Fund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return. Most financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Job Outlook About this section Financial Analysts Percent change in employment, projected 2024–34 Financial analysts 6% Financial and investment analysts 6% Financial risk specialists 6% Financial specialists 5% Total, all occupations 3% Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. Employment Demand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located. Financial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients. Employment projections data for financial analysts, 2024–34 Occupational Title SOC Code Employment, 2024 Projected Employment, 2034 Change, 2024–34 Employment by Industry Percent Numeric SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program Financial analysts — 429,000 454,000 6 25,100 — Financial and investment analysts 13-2051 368,500 389,600 6 21,100 Get data Financial risk specialists 13-2054 60,500 64,400 6 3,900 Get data State & Area Data About this section Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link below goes to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Use the dropdown boxes to select an occupation. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Profiles Projections Central Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.org . Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved. CareerOneStop CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code. Similar Occupations About this section This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of financial analysts. Occupation Job Duties ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2024 MEDIAN PAY Budget Analysts Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. Bachelor's degree $87,930 Data Scientists Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data. Bachelor's degree $112,590 Financial Managers Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization. Bachelor's degree $161,700 Insurance Underwriters Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. Bachelor's degree $79,880 Personal Financial Advisors Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future. Bachelor's degree $102,140 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. Bachelor's degree $78,140 Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
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[Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw) \| Quick Facts: Financial Analysts \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [2024 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) \| \$101,910 per year \$48.99 per hour \| \| [Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) \| Bachelor's degree \| \| [Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) \| None \| \| [On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) \| None \| \| [Number of Jobs, 2024](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) \| 429,000 \| \| [Job Outlook, 2024–34](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) \| 6% (Faster than average) \| \| [Employment Change, 2024–34](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change) \| 25,100 \| ### [What Financial Analysts Do](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2) Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. ### [Work Environment](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3) Financial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. ### [How to Become a Financial Analyst](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4) Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. ### [Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5) The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \$101,350 in May 2024. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \$106,000 in May 2024. ### [Job Outlook](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6) Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. ### [State & Area Data](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7) Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial analysts. ### [Similar Occupations](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8) Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations. ### [More Information, Including Links to O\NET](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9) Learn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including O\NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. [What They Do -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2) ## What Financial Analysts Do [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-what-they-do) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1758.jpg) Financial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses. Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. ### Duties Financial analysts typically do the following: - Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios - Evaluate current and historical financial data - Study economic and business trends - Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value - Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects - Assess the strength of the management team - Prepare written reports Financial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit. Financial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts. - Buy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds. - Sell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Analysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side. Financial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments. Investing has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover. The following are examples of types of financial analysts: *Financial risk specialists, also called financial risk analysts, evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk. Fund managers* work exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions. *Investment analysts* assess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital. *Portfolio managers* select the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders. *Ratings analysts* evaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds. *Securities analystsevaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications. [\<- Summary](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-1) [Work Environment -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3) ## Work Environment [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-working-environment) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1760.jpg) Financial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities. Financial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| 23% \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 13 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 12 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 11 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 7 \| Financial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 31% \| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| 14 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 13 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 10 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 9 \| Financial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients. ### Work Schedules Most financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week. [\<- What They Do](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2) [How to Become One -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4) ## How to Become a Financial Analyst [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-become-one) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1761.jpg) Financial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments. Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. ### Education Most entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common [field of degree](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/home.htm) is [business](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/business/business-field-of-degree.htm). Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree. ### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations The [Financial Industry Regulatory Authority](https://www.finra.org/) (FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job. Employers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from [CareerOneStop](https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-certifications.aspx). ### Advancement Financial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions. ### Important Qualities The following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP) [skills data page](https://www.bls.gov/emp/data/skills-data.htm). Analytical skills.* Financial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments. *Communication skills.* Financial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients. *Computer skills.* Financial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts. *Decision-making skills.* Financial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security. *Detail oriented.* Financial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health. *Math skills.* Financial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities. [\<- Work Environment](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3) [Pay -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5) ## Pay [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-pay) ### Financial Analysts Median annual wages, May 2024 Financial risk specialists \$106,000 Financial analysts \$101,910 Financial and investment analysts \$101,350 Financial specialists \$82,140 Total, all occupations \$49,500 Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \$101,350 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \$62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \$180,550. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \$106,000 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \$62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \$182,310. In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| \$124,050 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 100,960 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 99,990 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 99,760 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 93,030 \| In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| \$132,520 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 113,720 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 107,730 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 103,530 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 102,250 \| Fund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return. Most financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. [\<- How to Become One](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4) [Job Outlook -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6) ## Job Outlook [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-job-outlook) ### Financial Analysts Percent change in employment, projected 2024–34 Financial analysts 6% Financial and investment analysts 6% Financial risk specialists 6% Financial specialists 5% Total, all occupations 3% Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. ### Employment Demand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located. Financial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients. \| Occupational Title \| SOC Code \| Employment, 2024 \| Projected Employment, 2034 \| Change, 2024–34 \| Employment by Industry \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Percent \| Numeric \| \| \| \| \| \| \| SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Financial analysts \| — \| 429,000 \| 454,000 \| 6 \| 25,100 \| — \| \| Financial and investment analysts \| 13-2051 \| 368,500 \| 389,600 \| 6 \| 21,100 \| [Get data](https://data.bls.gov/projections/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2051&ioType=o) \| \| Financial risk specialists \| 13-2054 \| 60,500 \| 64,400 \| 6 \| 3,900 \| [Get data](https://data.bls.gov/projections/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2054&ioType=o) \| [\<- Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5) [State & Area Data -\>](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7) ## State & Area Data [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-state-area) ### Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) The [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/) (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. 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Readable Markdown	- [Summary](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-1) - [What They Do](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2) - [Work Environment](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3) - [How to Become One](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4) - [Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5) - [Job Outlook](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6) - [State & Area Data](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7) - [Similar Occupations](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8) - [More Info](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9) ## Summary Please enable javascript to play this video. [Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBmhFqWdgw) \| Quick Facts: Financial Analysts \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [2024 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) \| \$101,910 per year \$48.99 per hour \| \| [Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) \| Bachelor's degree \| \| [Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) \| None \| \| [On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) \| None \| \| [Number of Jobs, 2024](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) \| 429,000 \| \| [Job Outlook, 2024–34](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) \| 6% (Faster than average) \| \| [Employment Change, 2024–34](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change) \| 25,100 \| ### [What Financial Analysts Do](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2) Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. ### [Work Environment](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-3) Financial analysts work in offices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. ### [How to Become a Financial Analyst](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4) Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. ### [Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-5) The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \$101,350 in May 2024. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \$106,000 in May 2024. ### [Job Outlook](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-6) Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. ### [State & Area Data](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-7) Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial analysts. ### [Similar Occupations](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-8) Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial analysts with similar occupations. ### [More Information, Including Links to O\NET](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-9) Learn more about financial analysts by visiting additional resources, including O\NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. ## What Financial Analysts Do [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-what-they-do) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1758.jpg) Financial analysts work in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and other businesses. Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. ### Duties Financial analysts typically do the following: - Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, known as portfolios - Evaluate current and historical financial data - Study economic and business trends - Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value - Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects - Assess the strength of the management team - Prepare written reports Financial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit. Financial analysts can be divided into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts. - Buy-side analysts develop investment strategies for companies that have a lot of money to invest. These companies, called institutional investors, include hedge funds, insurance companies, independent money managers, nonprofit organizations with large endowments, private equity firms, and pension funds. - Sell-side analysts advise financial services sales agents who sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Analysts may work for the business media or other research houses, which are independent from the buy and sell side. Financial analysts generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. For example, they may focus on a subject area or a foreign exchange market. They must understand how economic trends, new regulations, policies, and political situations may affect investments. Investing has become more global, and some specialize in a particular country or world region. Companies want these specialists to understand the business environment, culture, language, and political conditions in the country or region that they cover. The following are examples of types of financial analysts: *Financial risk specialists, also called financial risk analysts, evaluate threats to investment decisions and determine how to manage unpredictability and limit potential losses. They make investment decisions such as selecting dissimilar stocks or having a combination of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a portfolio. They also make recommendations to limit risk. Fund managers* work exclusively with hedge funds or mutual funds. Both fund managers and portfolio managers frequently make buy or sell decisions in reaction to quickly changing market conditions. *Investment analysts* assess information involving investment programs or financial data of institutions, such as business valuation. They also respond to queries from clients and client advisors regarding asset allocation and alternative investment topics including hedge funds, real property, and venture capital. *Portfolio managers* select the mix of products, industries, and regions for their company’s investment portfolio. These managers are responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio. They are also expected to explain investment decisions and strategies in meetings with stakeholders. *Ratings analysts* evaluate the ability of companies or governments to pay their debts, including bonds. Based on these evaluations, a management team rates the risk of a company or government not being able to repay its bonds. *Securities analystsevaluate securities markets and trends to identify high-yield assets for clients and companies. They may use resources such as bond performance reports, daily stock quotes, market and economic forecasts, and other financial statements and publications. ## Work Environment [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-working-environment) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1760.jpg) Financial analysts may work at institutions that are based in large cities. Financial and investment analysts held about 368,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial and investment analysts were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| 23% \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 13 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 12 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 11 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 7 \| Financial risk specialists held about 60,500 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of financial risk specialists were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 31% \| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| 14 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 13 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 10 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 9 \| Financial analysts work primarily in offices but may travel to visit companies or clients. ### Work Schedules Most financial analysts work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week. ## How to Become a Financial Analyst [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-become-one) ![Financial analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1761.jpg) Financial analysts must process a range of information in finding profitable investments. Financial analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation. ### Education Most entry-level positions for financial analysts require a bachelor’s degree; a common [field of degree](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/home.htm) is [business](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/business/business-field-of-degree.htm). Some employers prefer to hire job candidates who have a master’s degree. ### Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations The [Financial Industry Regulatory Authority](https://www.finra.org/) (FINRA) is the main licensing organization for the securities industry. A license is generally required to sell financial products, which may apply to some positions. Because most of the licenses require sponsorship by an employer, companies do not expect individuals to have these licenses before starting a job. Employers often recommend certification, which may improve the chances for advancement. Information on certifications is available from [CareerOneStop](https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-certifications.aspx). ### Advancement Financial analysts typically start by specializing in an investment field. As they gain experience, they may become portfolio managers and select the mix of investments for a company’s portfolio. They also may become fund managers of large investment portfolios for individual investors. Having a master’s degree in finance or business administration may improve an analyst’s chances of advancing to one of these positions. ### Important Qualities The following are examples of qualities that are important for these workers to perform their duties. For more information, visit the Employment Projections (EP) [skills data page](https://www.bls.gov/emp/data/skills-data.htm). Analytical skills.* Financial analysts must evaluate a range of information in finding profitable investments. *Communication skills.* Financial analysts must be able to clearly explain their recommendations to clients. *Computer skills.* Financial analysts must be adept at using software to analyze financial data and trends, create portfolios, and make forecasts. *Decision-making skills.* Financial analysts must reach conclusions so that they can recommend whether to buy, hold, or sell a security. *Detail oriented.* Financial analysts must pay attention when reviewing a possible investment, as even small issues may have large implications for its health. *Math skills.* Financial analysts use mathematics to estimate the value of financial securities. ## Pay [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-pay) ### Financial Analysts Median annual wages, May 2024 Financial risk specialists \$106,000 Financial analysts \$101,910 Financial and investment analysts \$101,350 Financial specialists \$82,140 Total, all occupations \$49,500 The median annual wage for financial and investment analysts was \$101,350 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \$62,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \$180,550. The median annual wage for financial risk specialists was \$106,000 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than \$62,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than \$182,310. In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial and investment analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| \$124,050 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 100,960 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 99,990 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 99,760 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 93,030 \| In May 2024, the median annual wages for financial risk specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities \| \$132,520 \| \| Professional, scientific, and technical services \| 113,720 \| \| Management of companies and enterprises \| 107,730 \| \| Credit intermediation and related activities \| 103,530 \| \| Insurance carriers and related activities \| 102,250 \| Fund managers are typically compensated by fees, usually structured as a percentage of assets under management and a percentage of the fund’s annual return. Most financial analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. ## Job Outlook [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-job-outlook) ### Financial Analysts Percent change in employment, projected 2024–34 Financial analysts 6% Financial and investment analysts 6% Financial risk specialists 6% Financial specialists 5% Total, all occupations 3% Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,900 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. ### Employment Demand for financial analysts generally increases with overall economic activity. These workers will be needed to evaluate investment opportunities when new businesses are established, or as existing businesses expand. In addition, emerging markets throughout the world are providing new investment opportunities, requiring expertise in geographic regions where those markets are located. Financial analysts also will be needed to assess growing volumes of data. Their analysis will help businesses manage their finances, identify investment trends, reduce risk, and deliver new products or services to clients. \| Occupational Title \| SOC Code \| Employment, 2024 \| Projected Employment, 2034 \| Change, 2024–34 \| Employment by Industry \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Percent \| Numeric \| \| \| \| \| \| \| SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Financial analysts \| — \| 429,000 \| 454,000 \| 6 \| 25,100 \| — \| \| Financial and investment analysts \| 13-2051 \| 368,500 \| 389,600 \| 6 \| 21,100 \| [Get data](https://data.bls.gov/projections/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2051&ioType=o) \| \| Financial risk specialists \| 13-2054 \| 60,500 \| 64,400 \| 6 \| 3,900 \| [Get data](https://data.bls.gov/projections/nationalMatrix?queryParams=13-2054&ioType=o) \| ## State & Area Data [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-state-area) ### Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) The [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/) (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link below goes to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Use the dropdown boxes to select an occupation. - [Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Profiles](https://data.bls.gov/oesprofile/) ### Projections Central Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at [www.projectionscentral.org](http://www.projectionscentral.org/). Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved. ### CareerOneStop CareerOneStop includes hundreds of [occupational profiles](http://www.careerinfonet.org/Occupations/select_occupation.aspx?next=occ_rep&level=&optstatus=111111111&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=&stfips=&jobfam=&menuMode) with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a [salary info tool](https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/find-salary.aspx?frd=true) to search for wages by zip code. ## Similar Occupations [About this section](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=about-similar-jobs) This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of financial analysts. \| \| Occupation \| Job Duties \| ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION [![Help on Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/images/icons/icon_small_help.gif)](https://www.bls.gov/#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=inlinehelp-education) \| 2024 MEDIAN PAY [![Help on Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/images/icons/icon_small_help.gif)](https://www.bls.gov/#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=inlinehelp-pay) \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [![Budget analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1755.jpg)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/budget-analysts.htm) \| [Budget Analysts](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/budget-analysts.htm) \| Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$87,930 \| \| [![data-scientists](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/96313.png)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm) \| [Data Scientists](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm) \| Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$112,590 \| \| [![Financial managers](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1603.jpg)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm) \| [Financial Managers](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm) \| Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$161,700 \| \| [![Insurance underwriters](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1498.jpg)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/insurance-underwriters.htm) \| [Insurance Underwriters](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/insurance-underwriters.htm) \| Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$79,880 \| \| [![Personal financial advisors](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/1766.jpg)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm) \| [Personal Financial Advisors](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm) \| Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$102,140 \| \| [![Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/images/2775.jpg)](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/securities-commodities-and-financial-services-sales-agents.htm) \| [Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/securities-commodities-and-financial-services-sales-agents.htm) \| Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. \| Bachelor's degree \| \$78,140 \| Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
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