How much does a financial examiner make in California?
$106,000a year
Median yearly pay for financial examiners in California. That is $50.96 an hour or $8,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.96
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,680Median: $106,000Highest 10%: $175,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,680 | $32.06 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| 75th | $135,100 | $64.96 | |
| 90th | $175,100 | $84.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $131,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $84,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $79,280 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial examiners.
| 4. Washington | $113,700 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $111,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $106,400 |
| 7. California | $106,000 |
| 8. Minnesota | $104,300 |
| 9. Virginia | $104,100 |
| 10. Maryland | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $50.96 ($106,000 a year).
Do financial examiners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $106,000 against $94,160 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for financial examiner pay?
California ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays financial examiners the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $131,800 a year.
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.