Financial Analyst Salary in Boston, MA
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The median financial analyst in the Boston area earns $117,520 a year ($56.50 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($102,740) and 6% above the Massachusetts median ($111,040). Half of the 13,010 financial analysts there earn between $92,060 and $163,600.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,030 | $77,940 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $92,060 | $90,190 | $79,290 |
| Median | $117,520 | $111,040 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $163,600 | $161,530 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $207,010 | $205,320 | $180,860 |
| Average | $131,310 | $129,680 | $116,800 |
| Jobs | 13,010 | 14,790 | 361,980 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for financial analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($144,910).
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Check my payFinancial analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $144,910
- San Francisco, CA: $130,520
- New York, NY: $128,930
- Seattle, WA: $124,790
- Portland, OR: $117,280
- Washington, DC: $108,330
- Charlotte, NC: $106,510
- San Diego, CA: $106,040
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- Financial Advisor: $126,530
- Accountant: $100,150
- Loan Officer: $103,400
- Project Manager: $114,990
- Human Resources Specialist: $90,270
- Marketing Specialist: $102,390
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.