Financial Examiners Salary (2025)
Based on 67,830 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $56,230 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $70,660 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $94,160 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $129,600 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $174,200 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$56K
25th
$71K
Median
$94K
75th
$130K
90th
$174K
Highest Paying States for Financial Examiners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $187,240 |
| New York | $137,700 |
| Connecticut | $126,220 |
| New Jersey | $125,230 |
| Massachusetts | $121,700 |
| Washington | $119,420 |
| California | $118,710 |
| Virginia | $114,590 |
| Maryland | $114,360 |
| Minnesota | $106,670 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Financial Examiners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $187,240 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $106,670 — a difference of $80,570. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Financial Examiners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 67,830 workers were employed as Financial Examinerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $106,240 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2061