How much does a financial examiner make in Houston?
$82,990a year
Median yearly pay for financial examiners in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 135
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,150Median: $82,990Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| 25th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| Median | $82,990 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $120,800 | $58.08 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.64 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for financial examiners.
| Austin, TX | $81,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,080 |
| McAllen, TX | $41,530 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $102,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,700 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,200 |
| Management Analyst | $101,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,510 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,930 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,330 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $85,090 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,090 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $82,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.90 ($82,990 a year).
Do financial examiners make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $82,990 against $94,160 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,140, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for financial examiner pay?
63 of 135 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial examiner make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,800 or more.
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.