How much does a financial specialist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.99
- Average (mean)
- $93,810
- Jobs
- 132,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| Median | $81,100 | $38.99 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.08 | |
| 90th | $151,500 | $72.83 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $125,100 |
| Maine | $109,100 |
| New York | $107,500 |
| Maryland | $101,400 |
| Massachusetts | $99,970 |
| New Jersey | $98,630 |
| Virginia | $92,930 |
| Indiana | $92,410 |
| Ohio | $90,060 |
| Colorado | $87,430 |
| Alabama | $87,110 |
| South Dakota | $86,260 |
| West Virginia | $86,200 |
| New Hampshire | $83,590 |
| Minnesota | $83,280 |
| Oregon | $83,080 |
| Arizona | $81,180 |
| Illinois | $81,180 |
| Washington | $80,930 |
| North Carolina | $80,900 |
| California | $80,810 |
| Delaware | $80,610 |
| New Mexico | $80,610 |
| Idaho | $79,440 |
| Iowa | $79,390 |
| Rhode Island | $78,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,610 |
| North Dakota | $78,260 |
| Georgia | $77,540 |
| Hawaii | $77,190 |
| Alaska | $77,070 |
| Oklahoma | $76,980 |
| Utah | $76,530 |
| South Carolina | $76,400 |
| Montana | $76,350 |
| Wyoming | $75,810 |
| Missouri | $75,800 |
| Vermont | $75,270 |
| Michigan | $75,040 |
| Mississippi | $73,920 |
| Texas | $71,650 |
| Tennessee | $69,240 |
| Nebraska | $66,290 |
| Kentucky | $65,690 |
| Wisconsin | $64,420 |
| Nevada | $61,930 |
| Florida | $61,660 |
| Arkansas | $60,600 |
| Louisiana | $59,860 |
| Kansas | $51,160 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $132,600 |
| Washington, DC | $120,600 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $111,500 |
| Dayton, OH | $110,700 |
| New York, NY | $109,600 |
| Portland, ME | $109,100 |
| York, PA | $108,200 |
| Huntsville, AL | $104,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,000 |
| Salem, OR | $100,400 |
| Boston, MA | $100,200 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $99,760 |
| Bremerton, WA | $99,570 |
| Crestview, FL | $99,520 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $97,470 |
In other countries
Financial Specialist belongs to the international group "Business services agents not elsewhere classified".
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- Insurance Underwriter$81,370
- Financial Risk Specialist$117,300
- Financial Examiner$94,160
- Credit Counselor$52,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial specialist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.99 ($81,100 a year).
How much does a financial specialist make a month?
About $6,758 a month before tax, based on a median of $81,100 a year.
How much does a financial specialist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,460 or less a year ($23.30 an hour); the top 10% make $151,500 or more.
Which state pays financial specialists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $125,100 a year, followed by Maine ($109,100) and New York ($107,500).
Which city pays financial specialists the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $132,600 a year.
How many financial specialists are there in the United States?
About 132,130 people work as financial specialists.
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.