How much does a financial risk specialist make in California?
$129,100a year
Median yearly pay for financial risk specialists in California. That is $62.07 an hour or $10,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.07
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,610Median: $129,100Highest 10%: $208,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.15 | |
| Median | $129,100 | $62.07 | |
| 75th | $169,000 | $81.24 | |
| 90th | $208,400 | $100.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $167,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $166,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $102,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial risk specialists.
| 5. North Carolina | $132,000 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $130,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $129,200 |
| 8. California | $129,100 |
| 9. Virginia | $126,500 |
| 10. Washington | $123,200 |
| 11. Colorado | $120,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial risk specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.07 ($129,100 a year).
Do financial risk specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $129,100 against $117,300 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for financial risk specialist pay?
California ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays financial risk specialists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $167,400 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.