Financial Risk Specialists Salary (2025)
Based on 63,850 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $64,820 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $83,980 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $117,330 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $158,250 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $196,110 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$65K
25th
$84K
Median
$117K
75th
$158K
90th
$196K
Highest Paying States for Financial Risk Specialists
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $153,000 |
| Delaware | $137,090 |
| California | $137,030 |
| New Hampshire | $136,800 |
| New Jersey | $133,950 |
| North Carolina | $133,190 |
| Massachusetts | $131,690 |
| Virginia | $130,150 |
| Connecticut | $129,720 |
| Washington | $127,710 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Financial Risk Specialists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $153,000 per year, while Washington has an average of $127,710 — a difference of $25,290. 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 Risk Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 63,850 workers were employed as Financial Risk Specialistss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $124,420 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2054