Credit Analysts Salary by State
The national median pay for credit analysts is $83,510 a year. By state, it ranges from $57,320 in West Virginia to $133,270 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $56,250
- 25th percentile
- $65,210
- Median
- $83,510
- 75th percentile
- $122,460
- Top 10%
- $169,230
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 64,390 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $133,270 | +60% | $76,730 | $241,220 | 7,960 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $132,590 | +59% | $68,020 | $210,220 | 50 |
| 3 | Virginia | $102,430 | +23% | $63,220 | $164,750 | 2,460 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $100,940 | +21% | $71,590 | $169,490 | 1,220 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $98,900 | +18% | $51,620 | $148,840 | 130 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $98,230 | +18% | $65,540 | $140,830 | 560 |
| 7 | California | $97,860 | +17% | $61,380 | $194,760 | 5,260 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $97,080 | +16% | $64,530 | $173,680 | 1,400 |
| 9 | Delaware | $94,680 | +13% | $64,830 | $166,040 | 720 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $94,570 | +13% | $62,620 | $164,140 | 3,270 |
| 11 | Washington | $91,160 | +9% | $59,800 | $151,970 | 1,280 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $85,920 | +3% | $59,860 | $134,850 | 160 |
| 13 | Illinois | $84,990 | +2% | $58,400 | $172,180 | 3,130 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $82,630 | −1% | $60,530 | $131,610 | 1,110 |
| 15 | Maine | $81,750 | −2% | $61,430 | $123,490 | 280 |
| 16 | Alaska | $81,340 | −3% | $56,910 | $97,110 | 40 |
| 17 | Colorado | $81,270 | −3% | $61,950 | $176,230 | 870 |
| 18 | Oregon | $80,380 | −4% | $62,310 | $129,830 | 650 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $80,280 | −4% | $50,750 | $155,360 | 1,930 |
| 20 | Alabama | $79,970 | −4% | $52,790 | $138,570 | 370 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $79,730 | −5% | $50,200 | $110,380 | 510 |
| 22 | Ohio | $79,720 | −5% | $50,460 | $133,700 | 2,790 |
| 23 | Idaho | $79,650 | −5% | $58,770 | $139,990 | 330 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $79,290 | −5% | $51,980 | $130,200 | 370 |
| 25 | Texas | $78,730 | −6% | $50,600 | $134,860 | 6,130 |
| 26 | Florida | $78,360 | −6% | $55,170 | $134,350 | 4,040 |
| 27 | Georgia | $77,990 | −7% | $51,500 | $155,910 | 1,790 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $77,980 | −7% | $60,370 | $156,480 | 230 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $77,530 | −7% | $49,300 | $125,680 | 690 |
| 30 | Arizona | $77,020 | −8% | $55,890 | $125,980 | 2,260 |
| 31 | Iowa | $76,760 | −8% | $56,470 | $117,160 | 480 |
| 32 | Maryland | $75,390 | −10% | $47,410 | $124,380 | 700 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $75,330 | −10% | $47,530 | $178,350 | 550 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $74,880 | −10% | $47,020 | $164,010 | 280 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $74,810 | −10% | $51,920 | $123,460 | 300 |
| 36 | Montana | $74,650 | −11% | $57,350 | $124,010 | 190 |
| 37 | Michigan | $74,640 | −11% | $51,170 | $108,870 | 1,510 |
| 38 | Utah | $74,430 | −11% | $49,160 | $164,900 | 750 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $73,210 | −12% | $46,680 | $134,670 | 290 |
| 40 | Kansas | $73,120 | −12% | $52,990 | $132,120 | 520 |
| 41 | Nevada | $73,090 | −12% | $58,400 | $137,960 | 390 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $73,040 | −13% | $51,690 | $134,230 | 430 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $72,550 | −13% | $49,080 | $134,980 | 1,480 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $72,160 | −14% | $53,960 | $133,310 | 90 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $71,370 | −15% | $43,520 | $118,500 | 300 |
| 46 | Vermont | $71,220 | −15% | $55,910 | $150,030 | 90 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $68,690 | −18% | $50,780 | $126,640 | 1,770 |
| 48 | Missouri | $65,350 | −22% | $50,020 | $113,280 | 1,160 |
| 49 | Indiana | $62,660 | −25% | $47,850 | $101,560 | 860 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $62,210 | −26% | $49,140 | $91,920 | 40 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $57,320 | −31% | $48,170 | $95,870 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Credit Analysts salary questions
Which state pays credit analysts the most?
New York, with a median of $133,270 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $83,510). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays credit analysts the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $57,320 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most credit analysts work?
New York has the most jobs, about 7,960, with a median of $133,270.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.