Financial Analyst salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$117,520/year
about $56.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $92,060 – $163,600
Half of financial analysts in the Boston metro area earn more than $117,520 a year and half earn less. That's 14% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $79,030 | $38.00 |
| 25th | $92,060 | $44.26 |
| Median (50th) | $117,520 | $56.50 |
| 75th | $163,600 | $78.65 |
| 90th (top earners) | $207,010 | $99.52 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $92,060 ($44.26/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $92,060 to $163,600 ($44.26 to $78.65/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $163,600 ($78.65/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Boston metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.