Median Salary
$117,330
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$56.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$196,110
entry level starts ~$64,820
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 64,000 employed
How much does a Financial Risk Specialist make?
The median pay for a Financial Risk Specialist in the United States is $117,330 per year — about $56.41 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $64,820, while the most experienced Financial Risk Specialists in the top 10% earn $196,110.
That is $55,940 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Financial Risk Specialist salary range by percentile
Half of all Financial Risk Specialists earn between $83,980 and $158,250 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,820 | $31.16 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,980 | $40.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $117,330 | $56.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $158,250 | $76.08 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $196,110 | $94.28 |
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Highest-paying states for Financial Risk Specialist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Hampshire leads the country for Financial Risk Specialist pay at $158,320 a year, followed by Maine ($141,020) and Delaware ($139,440). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $58,440 — a gap of $99,880 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Financial Risk Specialist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New Hampshire $158,320Maine $141,020Delaware $139,440New York $136,830North Carolina $132,040Massachusetts $130,400New Jersey $129,220California $129,110Virginia $126,510Washington $123,150Colorado $120,300Wyoming $119,550Maryland $117,130Connecticut $113,990Oregon $109,580Iowa $105,680Minnesota $105,420Rhode Island $104,470Illinois $104,300Michigan $103,940Texas $103,760Pennsylvania $103,040Arizona $102,800Montana $100,920Missouri $100,620Georgia $100,570Nevada $100,010Florida $99,900South Carolina $99,520Indiana $99,250District of Columbia $99,230Ohio $98,650Wisconsin $97,820Mississippi $96,100West Virginia $94,350Nebraska $94,280Tennessee $90,950Hawaii $89,860New Mexico $87,260Alaska $85,370Oklahoma $85,140Kansas $84,790Alabama $81,750South Dakota $78,960Utah $77,770Idaho $76,870Kentucky $74,640North Dakota $74,630Arkansas $66,110Louisiana $58,440
Workforce and education
About 64,000 people work as Financial Risk Specialists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $124,420 — 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 Risk Specialist make in the United States?
The median Financial Risk Specialist salary in the United States is $117,330 per year, or about $56.41 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $64,820, while the top 10% of earners make $196,110 or more.
How does Financial Risk Specialist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Financial Risk Specialist median of $117,330 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Financial Risk Specialists the most?
New Hampshire is the highest-paying state for Financial Risk Specialists, with a median salary of $158,320 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Financial Risk Specialist?
Becoming a Financial Risk Specialist typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Financial Risk Specialists work in the United States?
About 64,000 people were employed as Financial Risk Specialists 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.