Financial Specialists, All Other
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Financial Specialists, All Other to increase by 4.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 137,800 to 143,400 jobs. Its estimate of 9,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($81,100), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
137,800
Projected employment (2034)
143,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
9,400
Pay & Preparation
$81,100
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Mathematics (4.38/5) • Writing (4.25/5) • Active Listening (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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