Financial Quantitative Analysts Salary by State
The national median pay for financial quantitative analysts is $81,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $51,160 in Kansas to $125,110 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Financial Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,460
- 25th percentile
- $61,290
- Median
- $81,100
- 75th percentile
- $110,410
- Top 10%
- $151,490
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Financial Specialists, All Other”). About 132,130 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $125,110 | +54% | $69,910 | $195,190 | 2,460 |
| 2 | Maine | $109,060 | +34% | $62,720 | $120,180 | 1,250 |
| 3 | New York | $107,490 | +33% | $55,370 | $230,770 | 9,750 |
| 4 | Maryland | $101,400 | +25% | $49,260 | $156,750 | 3,790 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $99,970 | +23% | $61,710 | $155,150 | Not published |
| 6 | New Jersey | $98,630 | +22% | $60,160 | $161,190 | 5,510 |
| 7 | Virginia | $92,930 | +15% | $52,240 | $148,700 | 5,070 |
| 8 | Indiana | $92,410 | +14% | $55,290 | $132,510 | 1,930 |
| 9 | Ohio | $90,060 | +11% | $53,380 | $132,040 | 4,170 |
| 10 | Colorado | $87,430 | +8% | $60,300 | $140,610 | 4,030 |
| 11 | Alabama | $87,110 | +7% | $37,160 | $142,670 | 530 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $86,260 | +6% | $63,130 | $112,400 | 90 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $86,200 | +6% | $51,630 | $119,430 | 920 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $83,590 | +3% | $57,300 | $131,290 | 420 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $83,280 | +3% | $60,680 | $132,080 | 820 |
| 16 | Oregon | $83,080 | +2% | $56,510 | $140,990 | 900 |
| 17 | Arizona | $81,180 | 0% | $61,440 | $135,950 | 910 |
| 18 | Illinois | $81,180 | 0% | $50,240 | $147,230 | 5,850 |
| 19 | Washington | $80,930 | 0% | $51,850 | $131,730 | 2,910 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $80,900 | 0% | $51,690 | $132,610 | 4,190 |
| 21 | California | $80,810 | 0% | $49,160 | $163,120 | 14,290 |
| 22 | Delaware | $80,610 | −1% | $59,810 | $129,360 | 1,330 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $80,610 | −1% | $46,260 | $127,820 | 720 |
| 24 | Idaho | $79,440 | −2% | $50,880 | $119,370 | 210 |
| 25 | Iowa | $79,390 | −2% | $49,600 | $123,870 | 1,220 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $78,990 | −3% | $50,710 | $133,950 | 510 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $78,610 | −3% | $46,680 | $134,710 | 4,030 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $78,260 | −4% | $49,070 | $115,210 | 150 |
| 29 | Georgia | $77,540 | −4% | $38,480 | $130,000 | 4,070 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $77,190 | −5% | $50,030 | $127,420 | 840 |
| 31 | Alaska | $77,070 | −5% | $59,650 | $123,200 | 130 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $76,980 | −5% | $49,450 | $125,210 | 920 |
| 33 | Utah | $76,530 | −6% | $48,550 | $133,440 | 3,120 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $76,400 | −6% | $44,130 | $122,930 | 930 |
| 35 | Montana | $76,350 | −6% | $49,030 | $106,850 | 270 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $75,810 | −7% | $47,080 | $117,890 | 100 |
| 37 | Missouri | $75,800 | −7% | $42,110 | $125,100 | 2,710 |
| 38 | Vermont | $75,270 | −7% | $56,080 | $132,620 | 230 |
| 39 | Michigan | $75,040 | −7% | $45,980 | $139,480 | 2,620 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $73,920 | −9% | $40,770 | $115,920 | 400 |
| 41 | Texas | $71,650 | −12% | $42,380 | $118,730 | 13,550 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $69,240 | −15% | $43,100 | $127,920 | 2,420 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $66,290 | −18% | $47,700 | $104,680 | 480 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $65,690 | −19% | $47,590 | $115,920 | 690 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $64,420 | −21% | $37,030 | $103,940 | 1,620 |
| 46 | Nevada | $61,930 | −24% | $48,270 | $117,670 | 1,220 |
| 47 | Florida | $61,660 | −24% | $46,010 | $115,920 | 6,960 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $60,600 | −25% | $37,000 | $103,380 | 370 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $59,860 | −26% | $36,910 | $97,200 | 2,990 |
| 50 | Kansas | $51,160 | −37% | $37,760 | $99,130 | 1,140 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Financial Specialists, All Other”. 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.
Financial Quantitative Analysts salary questions
Which state pays financial quantitative analysts the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $125,110 a year (+54% vs. the national median of $81,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays financial quantitative analysts the least?
Kansas, with a median of $51,160 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most financial quantitative analysts work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,290, with a median of $80,810.
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.