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.
For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Financial Analyst I in the United States is $52,236 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Financial Analyst I in the United States are expected to make less than $52,236. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. Median $52,236.1  Salary.he annual salary for someone with the job title Financial Analyst I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.