Median Salary
$94,160
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$45.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$174,200
entry level starts ~$56,230
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 68,000 employed
How much does a Financial Examiner make?
Financial Examiners in the United States bring home a median salary of $94,160 a year, or around $45.27 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $56,230, while the top 10% earn $174,200.
That is $32,770 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Financial Examiner salary range by percentile
Half of all Financial Examiners earn between $70,660 and $129,600 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,230 | $27.03 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $70,660 | $33.97 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $94,160 | $45.27 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $129,600 | $62.31 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,200 | $83.75 |
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Highest-paying states for Financial Examiner
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Financial Examiner pay at $198,720 a year, followed by New York ($128,920) and Connecticut ($120,530). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $57,590 — a gap of $141,130 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Financial Examiner salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $198,720New York $128,920Connecticut $120,530Washington $113,700Massachusetts $111,110New Jersey $106,410California $106,000Minnesota $104,260Virginia $104,060Maryland $102,980North Carolina $100,730Colorado $99,610Oregon $94,630Rhode Island $94,130Illinois $93,150Delaware $92,390Utah $92,000Alaska $90,530South Dakota $88,690Tennessee $87,110South Carolina $86,440Wisconsin $86,320Mississippi $85,430Idaho $85,260Nevada $84,650Louisiana $84,310North Dakota $82,640Indiana $81,300Montana $80,970Maine $80,840New Hampshire $80,810Oklahoma $80,760Kansas $80,420Iowa $80,370Arizona $80,260Missouri $79,990Pennsylvania $78,500Texas $78,140Georgia $77,710Kentucky $76,260Florida $76,230Vermont $74,680Nebraska $74,460Michigan $71,050Ohio $69,040New Mexico $67,950Hawaii $62,720West Virginia $60,590Arkansas $57,590
Workforce and education
About 68,000 people work as Financial Examiners in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $106,240 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Financial Examiner make in the United States?
The median Financial Examiner salary in the United States is $94,160 per year, or about $45.27 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $56,230, while the top 10% of earners make $174,200 or more.
How does Financial Examiner pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Financial Examiner median of $94,160 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Financial Examiners the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Financial Examiners, with a median salary of $198,720 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Financial Examiner?
Becoming a Financial Examiner typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Financial Examiners work in the United States?
About 68,000 people were employed as Financial Examiners in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.