Financial Analysts


Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.


Top Industries of Employment

  1. Security Brokers And Dealers
  2. Commercial Banks
  3. Telephone Communication
  4. Agricultural Chemicals

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 2,590 29.51 16.83 35.85 61,390 35,010 74,580
Joplin MSA 10 19.36 15.65 21.21 40,260 32,540 44,120
Columbia MSA 40 17.10 10.33 20.48 35,560 21,480 42,600
Springfield MSA 40 21.94 16.15 24.84 45,640 33,600 51,670
St Louis MSA 1,640 29.28 17.18 35.33 60,900 35,730 73,480
Kansas City* 870 30.85 17.09 37.72 64,158 35,547 78,464
Central Region* 70 22.03 11.58 27.26 45,830 24,079 56,706
Ozark Region* 40 22.00 16.15 24.93 45,770 33,600 51,855
Southwest Region* 10 19.45 15.67 21.34 40,460 32,599 44,391
St. Charles* 40 34.21 19.11 41.76 71,158 39,743 86,865
St. Louis City* 470 33.96 17.74 42.06 70,630 36,901 87,495
St. Louis County* 970 27.49 17.03 32.72 57,181 35,416 68,063

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 2,260 2,680 420 18.58 72 Great
Kansas City MSA 2,170 2,330 160 7.37 46 Great
St Louis MSA 1,460 1,670 210 14.38 41 Good
Central Region* 70 100 30 42.86 4 Good
Northeast Region* 20 20 .00 Caution
Ozark Region* 40 50 10 25.00 2 Caution
Southwest Region* 20 20 .00 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree in one of the following
Accounting and Finance (NEW)
Accounting and Business/Management (NEW)
Finance, General