What are the main factors that influence a Stress Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Stress Analyst's salary?

A Stress Analyst's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,960, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,201, an Stress Analyst (4-7 years)earns $112,547, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,414, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,460,

What are the highest paying states for a Stress Analyst?

Stress Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Stress Analyst roles are District of Columbia $125,199, California $124,724, Massachusetts $123,062. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Stress Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Stress Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Senior Stress Engineer: $111,149; Aerospace Stress Engineer: $97,705; Stress Engineering: $80,505; Stress Engineer: $79,930; Stress Analysis Engineer: $74,573.

How do different companies affect a Stress Analyst's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Stress Analyst roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Stress Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Stress Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Stress Analyst in the United States is $113,077 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Stress Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,851
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,663 to $120,287
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,913

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Stress Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,287	$10,024	$2,313	$58
Average	$113,077	$9,423	$2,175	$54
25th Percentile	$105,663	$8,805	$2,032	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Stress Analyst Salaries

A Stress Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Stress Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Stress Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,960
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,201
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,547
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,414
Expert (over 8 years): $164,460

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Stress Analyst	$80,960
Aerospace... Level Stress Analyst	$97,201
Stress An... Level Stress Analyst	$112,547
Aerospace... Level Stress Analyst	$142,414
Aerospace... Level Stress Analyst	$164,460

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How Do Stress Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Stress Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,199.
California: $124,724.
Massachusetts: $123,062.

District of Columbia $125,199 California $124,724 Massachusetts $123,062 Washington $122,609 New Jersey $122,564 Alaska $122,406 Connecticut $120,845 New York $120,212

Hawaii $118,188 Rhode Island $117,238 Maryland $116,594 Minnesota $115,712 Colorado $115,372 Illinois $115,259 Oregon $114,830 Delaware $114,513

New Hampshire $114,314 Virginia $113,869 Pennsylvania $112,568 Nevada $111,912 North Dakota $111,697 Michigan $111,358 Wisconsin $111,234 Vermont $110,985

Texas $110,295 Maine $110,250 Arizona $110,182 Ohio $110,103 Georgia $109,063 Indiana $108,543 Wyoming $108,441 Utah $108,283

Iowa $108,215 Kansas $107,672 Louisiana $107,514 North Carolina $107,457 Missouri $107,434 Florida $106,993 Montana $106,756 Nebraska $106,530

Kentucky $106,405 South Carolina $105,953 Tennessee $105,670 Idaho $105,557 New Mexico $104,732 Oklahoma $104,551 Alabama $103,884 South Dakota $102,764

Arkansas $102,154 West Virginia $101,826 Mississippi $100,842

Top Paying Cities for Stress Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $142,624
San Francisco: $141,062
Oakland: $138,090

San Jose, CA $142,624

San Francisco, CA $141,062

Oakland, CA $138,090

New York, NY $130,196

Paramus, NJ $128,613

Queens Village, NY $128,607

Passaic, NJ $128,500

Bergenfield, NJ $128,489

Stamford, CT $128,241

Huntington, NY $128,194

Newark, NJ $127,359

Bridgeport, CT $127,120

Vallejo, CA $126,895

New Brunswick, NJ $126,850

Petaluma, CA $126,782

Middlesex, NJ $126,567

Somerset, NJ $126,488

Santa Cruz, CA $126,341

Boston, MA $125,651

Monterey, CA $125,254

Seattle, WA $124,995

Santa Rosa, CA $124,973

Los Angeles, CA $124,939

Juneau, AK $124,645

Washington, DC $124,520

Orange, CA $124,118

Santa Ana, CA $123,819

Long Beach, CA $123,706

Anaheim, CA $123,684

Anchorage, AK $123,627

Santa Maria, CA $123,288

Everett, WA $123,265

Danbury, CT $122,867

Bremerton, WA $122,711

Tacoma, WA $122,304

New Suffolk, NY $122,302

Sacramento, CA $122,270

Santa Barbara, CA $122,146

Trenton, NJ $122,021

San Diego, CA $122,021

Brockton, MA $121,897

Fairbanks, AK $121,620

Lompoc, CA $121,332

Lowell, MA $121,240

Ventura, CA $121,219

Nashua, NH $121,196

Stockton, CA $121,185

Modesto, CA $120,359

Poughkeepsie, NY $120,110

Olympia, WA $119,896

Kennewick, WA $119,896

New Haven, CT $119,850

Lawrence, MA $119,443

Hartford, CT $119,330

Riverside, CA $119,308

New Bedford, MA $119,194

Richland, WA $119,194

Bakersfield, CA $119,036

San Bernardino, CA $118,991

New Britain, CT $118,980

Atlantic City, NJ $118,980

New London, CT $118,934

Norwich, CT $118,900

Portsmouth, NH $118,878

Boulder, CO $118,638

Portland, OR $118,482

Worcester, MA $118,471

Minneapolis, MN $118,120

Philadelphia, PA $117,962

Honolulu, HI $117,589

Saint Paul, MN $117,534

Vineland, NJ $117,510

Providence, RI $117,182

Chicago, IL $116,854

Bellingham, WA $116,718

Springfield, MA $116,628

Baltimore, MD $116,594

Chico, CA $116,311

Pittsfield, MA $116,006

Manchester, NH $115,791

Spokane, WA $115,293

Denver, CO $115,282

Albany, NY $114,751

Troy, NY $114,705

Nassau, NY $114,584

Schenectady, NY $114,468

Wilmington, DE $114,377

Burlington, VT $114,219

Salem, OR $114,174

Portland, ME $113,823

Yakima, WA $113,710

Rochester, MN $113,360

Reno, NV $113,303

Fresno, CA $113,303

Milwaukee, WI $113,201

Detroit, MI $113,088

Ann Arbor, MI $113,069

Allentown, PA $113,054

Colorado Springs, CO $112,862

Syracuse, NY $112,806

Carson City, NV $112,806

Houston, TX $112,647

Eugene, OR $112,591

Gary, IN $112,455

Springfield, OR $112,365

Bismarck, ND $112,342

Galveston, TX $112,263

Medford, OR $112,093

Fort Collins, CO $112,048

Concord, NH $111,991

Austin, TX $111,958

Mesa, AZ $111,720

Reading, PA $111,709

Phoenix, AZ $111,697

Dallas, TX $111,664

Saint Cloud, MN $111,555

Madison, WI $111,403

Utica, NY $111,098

Rochester, NY $110,917

Des Moines, IA $110,906

Raleigh, NC $110,895

Atlanta, GA $110,725

Battle Creek, MI $110,691

Salt Lake City, UT $110,657

Lancaster, PA $110,488

Harrisburg, PA $110,329

Kansas City, MO $110,216

Champaign, IL $110,194

Kansas City, KS $110,194

Fort Worth, TX $110,182

Columbus, OH $110,163

Boca Raton, FL $110,137

Pittsburgh, PA $110,092

Richmond, VA $110,047

Indianapolis, IN $110,024

Cleveland, OH $110,013

Las Vegas, NV $109,877

Cincinnati, OH $109,877

Petersburg, VA $109,707

Huntsville, AL $109,538

Lansing, MI $109,462

Lebanon, PA $109,447

Pueblo, CO $109,436

Appleton, WI $109,402

Buffalo, NY $109,357

Dayton, OH $109,323

Racine, WI $109,300

Charlotte, NC $109,289

Saint Louis, MO $109,255

York, PA $109,187

Elkhart, IN $109,187

Gastonia, NC $109,166

Billings, MT $109,139

Beaumont, TX $109,108

Lorain, OH $109,085

Benton Harbor, MI $109,063

Toledo, OH $109,040

Binghamton, NY $108,984

Rock Hill, SC $108,972

Rockford, IL $108,916

Springfield, IL $108,871

Elyria, OH $108,859

Fargo, ND $108,859

Flagstaff, AZ $108,780

Fort Lauderdale, FL $108,712

Duluth, MN $108,644

Miami, FL $108,644

Cheyenne, WY $108,565

Grand Forks, ND $108,565

Bangor, ME $108,316

Cedar Rapids, IA $108,192

Durham, NC $108,145

Louisville, KY $108,136

Grand Rapids, MI $108,113

Hialeah, FL $108,102

Casper, WY $107,943

Scranton, PA $107,808

New Orleans, LA $107,774

Virginia Beach, VA $107,762

Akron, OH $107,706

Peoria, IL $107,559

Sarasota, FL $107,536

Nashville, TN $107,457

Omaha, NE $107,457

Green Bay, WI $107,457

Baton Rouge, LA $107,401

Charleston, SC $107,378

Jamestown, NY $107,321

Davenport, IA $107,321

Tucson, AZ $107,265

Saint Petersburg, FL $107,197

Tampa, FL $107,174

Evansville, IN $107,107

Port Arthur, TX $107,107

Bradenton, FL $107,061

Santa Fe, NM $106,858

Orlando, FL $106,654

Clearwater, FL $106,620

Canton, OH $106,383

La Crosse, WI $106,383

Albuquerque, NM $106,315

Newport News, VA $106,304

High Point, NC $106,270

Ogden, UT $106,225

Corpus Christi, TX $106,134

Norfolk, VA $106,066

Laramie, WY $106,066

Rock Island, IL $105,998

Saginaw, MI $105,976

Jacksonville, FL $105,964

Salisbury, NC $105,942

Boise, ID $105,919

Moline, IL $105,863

Fort Myers, FL $105,829

Memphis, TN $105,806

Tulsa, OK $105,750

Waterloo, IA $105,682

Spartanburg, SC $105,569

Lincoln, NE $105,512

Fort Wayne, IN $105,490

Provo, UT $105,478

Cedar Falls, IA $105,343

San Antonio, TX $105,297

Greensboro, NC $105,252

South Bend, IN $105,241

Savannah, GA $105,116

Muskegon, MI $105,071

Birmingham, AL $105,060

Winston Salem, NC $105,004

Lake Charles, LA $104,732

Anderson, IN $104,709

Lexington, KY $104,675

Augusta, GA $104,641

Greenville, SC $104,641

Lima, OH $104,551

Wichita, KS $104,540

Tuscaloosa, AL $104,540

Columbia, SC $104,438

Springfield, OH $104,415

Asheville, NC $104,234

Bloomington, IN $104,155

Knoxville, TN $103,748

Shreveport, LA $103,737

Wilmington, NC $103,590

Roanoke, VA $103,590

Topeka, KS $103,386

Frankfort, KY $103,374

Oklahoma City, OK $103,296

Chillicothe, OH $103,251

Longview, TX $103,239

Melbourne, FL $103,228

Sioux Falls, SD $103,047

Mobile, AL $103,036

Terre Haute, IN $102,991

Altoona, PA $102,923

Amarillo, TX $102,844

Killeen, TX $102,810

Fayetteville, AR $102,719

Chattanooga, TN $102,685

Sioux City, IA $102,583

Idaho Falls, ID $102,561

Lynchburg, VA $102,470

Gainesville, FL $102,323

Portsmouth, OH $102,267

Little Rock, AR $102,244

Lafayette, LA $102,199

Youngstown, OH $102,199

Daytona Beach, FL $102,131

Clarksville, TN $102,120

Pensacola, FL $102,109

Temple, TX $102,101

Hopkinsville, KY $101,769

Erie, PA $101,747

Florence, SC $101,701

Charleston, WV $101,521

Great Falls, MT $101,464

Macon, GA $101,306

Tallahassee, FL $101,294

Fayetteville, NC $101,272

Waco, TX $101,249

Helena, MT $101,170

Pine Bluff, AR $101,127

Vincennes, IN $100,989

Lubbock, TX $100,944

Alamogordo, NM $100,876

Twin Falls, ID $100,774

Rapid City, SD $100,740

Jackson, MS $100,537

Huntington, WV $100,529

Greenville, MS $100,525

Parkersburg, WV $100,410

Montgomery, AL $100,390

Wichita Falls, TX $100,277

Springfield, MO $100,277

Biloxi, MS $100,220

Monroe, LA $100,107

Johnstown, PA $100,028

Sumter, SC $99,983

Columbus, GA $99,971

Pascagoula, MS $99,757

Abilene, TX $99,757

Kingsport, TN $99,463

Albany, GA $99,463

Gulfport, MS $99,429

Alexandria, LA $99,055

Fort Smith, AR $98,773

El Paso, TX $98,467

Las Cruces, NM $97,959

Harlingen, TX $97,671

Pocatello, ID $97,653

Florence, AL $97,506

Brownsville, TX $97,484

Mcallen, TX $97,246

Dothan, AL $97,088

Columbus, MS $96,416

Altus, OK $95,889

Lawton, OK $95,674

Pierre, SD $95,267

What Skills Can Increase a Stress Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 13.86% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
System Integration (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): The process of creating a complex information system that may include designing or building a customized architecture or application, integrating it with new or existing hardware, packaged and custom software, and communications.
Software Development (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	13.86%
System Integration	2.62%
Software Development	2.25%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Stress Analyst's salary.

Strategic Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Water Treatment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Resilience: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Strategic Thinking	$125,515	11%
Water Treatment	$122,123	8%
Resilience	$120,992	7%
Collaborating with Others	$119,862	6%
System Design	$118,731	5%
Decision Making	$117,600	4%

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How Education impacts a Stress Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Stress Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Stress Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $113,828 and $119,335).

Stress Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Stress Analyst

No Diploma 0.7%

High School 2.9%

Associates 2.7%

Bachelors 31.8%

Masters 49.5%

Doctorate 12.4%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	2.9%
Associates	2.7%
Bachelors	31.8%
Masters	49.5%
Doctorate	12.4%

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Stress Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Stress Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$105,663

Average $113,077/year

$120,287

$8,805

Average $9,423/month

$10,024

$2,032

Average $2,175/week

$2,313

$51

Average $54/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,287	$10,024	$2,313	$58
Average	$113,077	$9,423	$2,175	$54
25th Percentile	$105,663	$8,805	$2,032	$51

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Salary Trends for Stress Analyst

Salaries for a Stress Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $119,819 in 2023 to around $118,684 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Stress Analyst salary trends, .

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2024

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