How much does a financial examiner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $45.27 an hour or $7,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.27
- Average (mean)
- $106,200
- Jobs
- 67,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| 25th | $70,660 | $33.97 | |
| Median | $94,160 | $45.27 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.31 | |
| 90th | $174,200 | $83.75 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $198,700 |
| New York | $128,900 |
| Connecticut | $120,500 |
| Washington | $113,700 |
| Massachusetts | $111,100 |
| New Jersey | $106,400 |
| California | $106,000 |
| Minnesota | $104,300 |
| Virginia | $104,100 |
| Maryland | $103,000 |
| North Carolina | $100,700 |
| Colorado | $99,610 |
| Oregon | $94,630 |
| Rhode Island | $94,130 |
| Illinois | $93,150 |
| Delaware | $92,390 |
| Utah | $92,000 |
| Alaska | $90,530 |
| South Dakota | $88,690 |
| Tennessee | $87,110 |
| South Carolina | $86,440 |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 |
| Mississippi | $85,430 |
| Idaho | $85,260 |
| Nevada | $84,650 |
| Louisiana | $84,310 |
| North Dakota | $82,640 |
| Indiana | $81,300 |
| Montana | $80,970 |
| Maine | $80,840 |
| New Hampshire | $80,810 |
| Oklahoma | $80,760 |
| Kansas | $80,420 |
| Iowa | $80,370 |
| Arizona | $80,260 |
| Missouri | $79,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,500 |
| Texas | $78,140 |
| Georgia | $77,710 |
| Kentucky | $76,260 |
| Florida | $76,230 |
| Vermont | $74,680 |
| Nebraska | $74,460 |
| Michigan | $71,050 |
| Ohio | $69,040 |
| New Mexico | $67,950 |
| Hawaii | $62,720 |
| West Virginia | $60,590 |
| Arkansas | $57,590 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $159,000 |
| Washington, DC | $157,600 |
| New York, NY | $133,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $131,800 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $129,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $122,200 |
| Manchester, NH | $118,200 |
| Hartford, CT | $114,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $105,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $105,200 |
| Boston, MA | $105,200 |
| Montgomery, AL | $105,200 |
In other countries
Financial Examiner belongs to the international group "Financial analysts".
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- Credit Analyst$83,510
- Financial and Investment Analyst$102,700
- Personal Financial Advisor$105,100
- Insurance Underwriter$81,370
- Financial Risk Specialist$117,300
- Credit Counselor$52,230
- Loan Officer$76,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $45.27 ($94,160 a year).
How much does a financial examiner make a month?
About $7,847 a month before tax, based on a median of $94,160 a year.
How much does a financial examiner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,230 or less a year ($27.03 an hour); the top 10% make $174,200 or more.
Which state pays financial examiners the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $198,700 a year, followed by New York ($128,900) and Connecticut ($120,500).
Which city pays financial examiners the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $159,000 a year.
How many financial examiners are there in the United States?
About 67,830 people work as financial examiners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.