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Job outlook for securities research analysts in the United States
Are securities research analyst jobs in demand?
Securities research analyst job and salary trends over time
Securities research analyst jobs over time
Securities research analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 347 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 215 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 211 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 464 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 452 | 0.00% |
Average securities research analyst salary over time
Securities research analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,797 | $53.27 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $107,146 | $51.51 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $104,720 | $50.35 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $101,696 | $48.89 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $98,598 | $47.40 | +2.8% |
Securities research analyst jobs by state
Most common states for securities research analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 501 | 72% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,275 | 27% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 228 | 22% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 139 | 22% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,164 | 21% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 813 | 20% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 272 | 20% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,021 | 18% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 177 | 18% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,005 | 17% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 521 | 17% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 302 | 16% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 135 | 16% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,003 | 15% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 159 | 15% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 115 | 15% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,787 | 14% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,291 | 14% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 290 | 14% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 79 | 14% |
Most common cities for securities research analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 9 | 23% | $120,623 |
| 2 | Juneau | 6 | 18% | $97,766 |
| 3 | Frankfort | 5 | 18% | $101,162 |
| 4 | Dover | 6 | 16% | $99,393 |
| 5 | Lansing | 10 | 9% | $101,627 |
| 6 | Hartford | 8 | 6% | $92,829 |
| 7 | Tallahassee | 10 | 5% | $118,578 |
| 8 | Springfield | 6 | 5% | $90,128 |
| 9 | Topeka | 6 | 5% | $97,435 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 9 | 4% | $98,895 |
| 11 | Little Rock | 7 | 4% | $99,889 |
| 12 | Des Moines | 7 | 3% | $97,883 |
| 13 | Montgomery | 6 | 3% | $98,523 |
| 14 | Urban Honolulu | 6 | 2% | $73,958 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 8 | 1% | $96,916 |
| 16 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $96,711 |
| 17 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $99,660 |
| 18 | Phoenix | 8 | 0% | $104,227 |
Securities Research Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of securities research analyst experts
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Middlebury College
Lafayette College
Furman University
Northwood University
Albertus Magnus College
Medaille College
Humboldt State University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Menlo College
San Francisco State University
Rider University
What general advice would you give to a Securities Research Analyst?
John Lyden: Research skills (ability to find and interpret information), oral and written communication skills (ability to present information clearly), data analysis and interpretation, language interpretation and translation. Computer facility will be highly valued. Employers will include those in higher education, government, non-profits, research institutes, and museums.
What Securities Research Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jeffrey Knopf: Getting your foot in the door is still the most important first step. For example, if you can get a government job, even if it's not your preferred position, it becomes easier to learn about other openings and to move lateral to something better. Doing a good job also helps. If you prove your worth to employers, they will want to keep you and promote you, or your bosses may want to bring you with them if they move elsewhere. Finally, it is good to have specific skills or training you can highlight. These might include being fluent in other languages or having data analytics skills, among others.
What will help Securities Research Analysts increase their earning potential?
Brett Hendrickson PhD, MDiv (he/him): The skills that will be even more important in the near and long-term future are culturally-competent communication, problem-solving and critical thinking, and information literacy.
What general advice would you give to a Securities Research Analyst?
Dr. Claire Gilliland PhD: The skills we prioritize in sociology (generating research questions, thinking critically, examining social systems, analyzing multiple types of data) are all skills that are well-suited to multiple different careers, but it may require some translation to match the priorities of a particular field.
Giovanna Percontino
Communication Career Coach, M.Ed.What general advice would you give to a Securities Research Analyst?
Giovanna Percontino: Research the industries that really speak to your values and philosophies. Look for the companies you want to work for not necessarily the role. Align your skills with the roles you are interested make sure you are a good fit. Ask questions to those who are in the industry or jobs you would love to be. These are just conversations with successful people.
Professor David Sanford
Associate Professor an Department Chair (MIS, CS, CYB MGT, IS CYB)Northwood University
Computer And Information Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Securities Research Analyst?
Professor David Sanford: Workers like that they are challenged to solve problems and lead technological innovations.
They appreciate the diversity of projects
They enjoy the need for continuous improvement and education
Many see the global impact of their work.
They also desire and appreciate the need for versatile skills
A competitive salary is also an item that employees like
Workers dislike that the work can be stressful
Dealing with tight deadlines and/ or cybersecurity concerns.
This is a positive and a negative: The need to constantly stay up to date with technology can be a bit overwhelming for some.
There may be times of isolation, and
The unexpected system failures can be frustrating as they often require extra hours or the need to be on-call.
The multiple responsibilities and managing repetitive tasks are also issues workers point out in this field.
In short, the workplace offers exciting opportunities but comes with its fair share of pressures and challenges. Different people have different experiences based on their roles and personal preferences.
David Garaventa
Director, Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity Programs, Assistant Professor, CISAlbertus Magnus College
Business Administration and Management Department
What skills stand out on Securities Research Analyst resumes?
David Garaventa: The skills/attributes required across a variety of jobs in the IT fields.
Dr. Steven MacMartin
Director, Associate ProfessorMedaille College
Homeland Security Program
What soft skills should all Securities Research Analysts possess?
Dr. Steven MacMartin: Absolutely - writing and oral presentation. A secondary skill that is helpful is academic research skills. But definitely writing skills.
What soft skills should all Securities Research Analysts possess?
Dr. Anne Paulet Ph.D.: In terms of soft skills, those probably won't change much, they will simply be practiced differently. Being flexible is important since jobs may switch between home and office and since one may be dealing with someone else working from home and the challenges that can present-what cat owner hasn't had their cat walk in front of the camera or step on the wrong computer key? The ability to work in groups will continue to have importance as well as the ability to manage your own time and meet deadlines. At the same time, the nature of computer camera interaction means that people will have to learn to "read" others differently than they would in an in-person environment. Many recent articles have talked about how it is harder to read facial cues or detect emotional responses on the computer. Again, those presently taking synchronous classes have the opportunity to practice these skills--providing students turn on their cameras rather than relying only on audio. If the past year has demonstrated anything, it is that people need to be more culturally aware and sensitive and also be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. History classes are a great way for students to better understand what others have gone through and how that might impact interaction today. Additionally, history classes-as well as college in general-should provide students with the skills to help create the kind of changes in institutions and companies that need to be made to make them more inclusive. Perhaps the greatest skill college students have is the ability to learn. I never intended to teach online, yet here I am doing just that. It required learning new ways to approach teaching, reconsideration of the ways students learned in the new environment, and figuring out new online programs to make all this happen. I was forced to do this as a result of the pandemic but most students will find that this sort of adjustment-whether foreseen or not-will be a regular part of their career path. The ability to learn these new skills, to apply new methods and to approach issues in new and innovative ways will help them stand out when it comes to looking for a job.
What skills stand out on Securities Research Analyst resumes?
Dr. Robert Gowdy: Companies want to hire people who can be productive immediately. The most important skill for any type of research or development job is a track record of work in the exact area that a company is hiring for. That record could come from thesis research, postdoctoral work, or from an internship experience. Beyond that, it helps to be familiar with a wide variety of research techniques, computer programs, and systems to increase the chance that one of them is what a given company is looking for.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Securities Research Analyst job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Glenn Whitehouse: -Work from home arrangements are more common now and will probably continue after the pandemic - this should make it less necessary to migrate to a major city to find good work
-Along with virtual work goes the need to be able to do your job in a technologically mediated way. Workers in all fields will need to "tech up" and know workplace software, even if they are not employed in a "tech" field
-Career paths are likely to become less linear and less secure in an unstable economy. This puts a premium on career flexibility and the ability to pivot among opportunities and adapt to change. Philosophy majors actually have some advantages here, since the key skills of philosophy - critical thinking, problem solving, persuasion, writing - are all highly transferable between jobs.
What general advice would you give to a Securities Research Analyst?
Shalini Gopalkrishnan: Reskilling and upskilling rather than four year degrees. Already Google, Amazon, IBM, and other firms have removed the bachelor's degree requirement. Please be agile, keep an open mind, and learn new things. You will always be a student as the pace of change is rapid. Get into a growth mindset now.
Matthew Fisher SFSU, Hult, SMC
Business InstructorSan Francisco State University
Department of Marketing, Management, and Economics
What type of skills will young Securities Research Analysts need?
Matthew Fisher SFSU, Hult, SMC: Students will need to have some exposure to more technical skills. I say "exposure" for the fact that not everyone needs to know how to code, but understanding what coders do goes a long way in empowering young professionals to work in roles adjacent to those with technical skills that they might not have. However, the core skill that will not be outmoded anytime soon is to have robust critical thinking skills and a motivation to keep learning. While firms may seek to fill an immediate need position, it's always better to hire individuals who can learn for the fact that you can almost always teach specific skills.
Lindsay Alvarado
Career Advisor and Adjunct Instructor of ManagementRider University
Norm Brodsky College of Business
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Securities Research Analyst job market given the pandemic?
Lindsay Alvarado: The pandemic has accelerated a lot of trends that were already in motion, most notably flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting and virtual interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Organizations that were already set up for virtual work transitioned smoothly, and those who hadn't were forced to adopt new technologies and processes for conducting business. Instead of being seen as a perk, employees will come to expect this benefit and level of technological agility from their employers.