Education/Certification. Registered nurses who want to work in the pediatrics department typically earn a bachelor's in nursing. Although it is possible to become an RN with just an associate degree, most hospitals prefer to hire RNs with four-year nursing degrees, especially for specialized positions.
According to the BLS, the states with the highest average annual salary for a financial analyst are New York at $110,450, Connecticut at $106,170, Oregon at $104,370, California at $101,040 and the District of Columbia at $95,340.
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.inancial analysts earned a median of $78,380 in 2013, with the lowest-paid making $48,100 and the highest-paid making $152,420.