What is the average hourly wage for Financial Examiners?

The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners is $39.52 per hour. This translates to approximately $82,210 per year working full-time.

What states pay Financial Examiners the most?

Salaries for Financial Examiners vary significantly by location. Use the state-by-state table above to see which states offer the highest median wages for this occupation.

What education is needed to become a financial examiner?

Typical education required: Bachelor's degree.

Financial Examiners Salary

Name: Financial Examiners Salary Data
Creator: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - May 2024

Median Annual Salary

$82,210

$39.52 / hour

▲ 7% (Faster than average)

Salary Range

$43,571 - $141,401

10th to 90th percentile

Total Employed

63,740

workers nationally

🏛️ Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024 | Updated: Annual | Methodology

Financial Examiners Salary by Percentile

$43,571 $141,401

10th pct Median: $82,210 90th pct

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
10th (Entry Level)	$43,571	$20.95
25th Percentile	$59,191	$28.46
50th (Median)	$82,210	$39.52
75th Percentile	$113,450	$54.54
90th (Top Earners)	$141,401	$67.98
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Top Paying States for Financial Examiners

#	State	Median Annual	Median Hourly
1	District of Columbia (DC)	$108,517	$52.17
2	California (CA)	$102,763	$49.41
3	Massachusetts (MA)	$100,296	$48.22
4	New York (NY)	$100,296	$48.22
5	New Jersey (NJ)	$98,652	$47.43
6	Connecticut (CT)	$97,008	$46.64
7	Maryland (MD)	$97,008	$46.64
8	Hawaii (HI)	$94,541	$45.45
9	Alaska (AK)	$92,075	$44.27
10	Washington (WA)	$92,075	$44.27
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Financial Examiners

Financial Examiners work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the business finance sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Requirements

Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook for Financial Examiners

Projected Growth

+7%

2022-2032

▲ 7% (Faster than average)

Annual Job Openings

980,200

projected annually

Outlook data based on BLS Employment Projections program. Growth rate is projected change in employment 2022-2032.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Financial Examiners make?

The median annual salary for Financial Examiners is $82,210 (BLS OEWS May 2024). Entry-level workers earn around $43,571, while the top 10% earn $141,401 or more.

What is the hourly wage for Financial Examiners?

Financial Examiners earn a median hourly wage of $39.52 per hour. Working full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks), this equals approximately $82,210 annually.

Is Financial Examiners a good-paying career?

With a median salary of $82,210, Financial Examiners earns above the U.S. median household income. Job outlook: Faster than average (7% growth, 2022-2032).

What education do Financial Examiners need?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Requirements vary by employer and specialization - check with specific employers and BLS OOH for detailed requirements.