How to become financial and investment analystseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$102,740
25th–75th pct. $79,290–$133,340
Top pay (est.)
$235,100
Top 10% $180,860
Pay in 5 years
$118,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$136,200est.
$117,100–$158,100
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
60%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.2%
25K openings / yr
How to become financial and investment analysts
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Financial and Investment Analysts
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as financial and investment analysts
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.