It may be surprising, however, to learn that the average American's median net worth peaks in the year just following retirement, and then slides from there. It may also be surprising to learn how much of a person's net worth is tied up in his or her home.
Salary Outlook. The paycheck is good. Financial analysts earned a median of $78,380 in 2013, with the lowest-paid making $48,100 and the highest-paid making $152,420. The best-paid in the profession work in the metropolitan areas of Bridgeport, Connecticut; New York City; and San Francisco.verage Financial Analyst Pay vs. Other Best Jobs. The average salary for a financial analyst was $91,620 in 2013, which is slightly less than that of financial advisors ($99,920) and mid-range compared with other occupations on our list of the Best Business Jobs.
A Financial Analyst with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $67,000 based on 2,558 salaries. An experienced Financial Analyst which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $70,000 based on 1,213 salaries. A Financial Analyst with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $73,000 based on 337 salaries.