Financial Analyst salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$100,350/year
about $48.25 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,930 – $127,970
Half of financial analysts in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $100,350 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #20 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $64,040 | $30.79 |
| 25th | $77,930 | $37.47 |
| Median (50th) | $100,350 | $48.25 |
| 75th | $127,970 | $61.52 |
| 90th (top earners) | $186,510 | $89.67 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,930 ($37.47/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,930 to $127,970 ($37.47 to $61.52/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $127,970 ($61.52/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, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.