Financial and Investment Analysts
SOC Code: 13-2051 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Financial and Investment Analysts. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $146,182 | $186,035 | $225,867 | $265,720 |
| Casper, WY | $120,723 | $166,878 | $213,054 | $259,210 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $82,618 | $132,870 | $183,144 | $233,397 |
| Bozeman, MT | $68,578 | $121,410 | $174,221 | $227,053 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $84,157 | $126,090 | $168,002 | $209,934 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $89,482 | $124,134 | $158,787 | $193,440 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,272 | $121,181 | $152,069 | $182,978 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,030 | $126,173 | $154,336 | $182,478 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $57,990 | $99,195 | $140,400 | $181,605 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,838 | $118,248 | $148,678 | $179,088 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 2,556 | $171,681 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 827 | $654,553 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 679 | $171,363 |
| BOFA SECURITIES, INC. | 520 | $187,765 |
| Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. | 312 | $2,216,986 |
| CITIBANK, N.A. | 277 | $1,280,739 |
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 218 | $2,553,881 |
| BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | 217 | $130,971 |
| Google LLC | 203 | $161,081 |
| JEFFERIES LLC | 175 | $167,449 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,180 | $124,021 |
| 2021 | 1,566 | $130,833 |
| 2022 | 1,179 | $147,045 |
| 2023 | 3,822 | $184,149 |
| 2024 | 7,103 | $182,570 |
| 2025 | 8,407 | $465,352 |
| 2026 | 1,136 | $1,077,689 |
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Alteryx software Apache Hive Google Docs IBM SPSS Statistics Intuit QuickBooks Marketo Marketing Automation Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Power BI Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
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