How much does a financial examiner make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for financial examiners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $75.75 an hour or $13,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.75
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 135
- Jobs in the area
- 890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 25th | $115,200 | $55.37 | |
| Median | $157,600 | $75.75 | |
| 75th | $216,100 | $103.87 | |
| 90th | $254,100 | $122.16 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for financial examiners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Project Management Specialist | $127,000 |
| Management Analyst | $126,800 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $126,500 |
| Budget Analyst | $125,100 |
| Financial Specialist | $120,600 |
| Credit Analyst | $114,700 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $108,300 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $106,200 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,200 |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $104,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $75.75 ($157,600 a year).
Do financial examiners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $157,600 against $94,160 nationally, 67% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $198,700, so Washington pays 21% less.
Where does Washington rank for financial examiner pay?
2 of 135 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial examiner make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $254,100 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.