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Financial Analyst

Pay, outlook, entry requirements and what the work is like.

O*NET-SOC 13-2051.00Financial AnalystLocal occupation match
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United States facts

Pay, opportunity and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$101,910May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$101,910May 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth6%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings29.9KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationBachelor’s degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialProfessional certification may helpMay 2025 / 2024–2034

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Work characteristics

What the work is like

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction50
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand10
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure55
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content85
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented45
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content60
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Financial modelling
  • Critical thinking
  • Data interpretation

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Career changes

Where this option could lead

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