Financial Analyst Salary in Washington, DC
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The median financial analyst in the Washington area earns $108,330 a year ($52.08 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($102,740). Half of the 10,930 financial analysts there earn between $86,470 and $142,350.
Median $108,330
10th: $74,19090th: $195,190
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,190 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $86,470 | $79,290 |
| Median | $108,330 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $142,350 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 | $180,860 |
| Average | $123,660 | $116,800 |
| Jobs | 10,930 | 361,980 |
Washington, DC ranks 7th 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
- Boston, MA: $117,520
- Portland, OR: $117,280
- Charlotte, NC: $106,510
- San Diego, CA: $106,040
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- Financial Advisor: $106,230
- Accountant: $102,140
- Loan Officer: $97,800
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- Human Resources Specialist: $100,830
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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.