Financial Examiners Salary by State
The national median pay for financial examiners is $94,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $57,590 in Arkansas to $198,720 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $56,230
- 25th percentile
- $70,660
- Median
- $94,160
- 75th percentile
- $129,600
- Top 10%
- $174,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 67,830 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $198,720 | +111% | $84,050 | $256,820 | 470 |
| 2 | New York | $128,920 | +37% | $70,710 | $216,090 | 13,480 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $120,530 | +28% | $61,660 | $210,270 | Not published |
| 4 | Washington | $113,700 | +21% | $74,690 | $172,300 | 420 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $111,110 | +18% | $68,520 | $187,910 | 950 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $106,410 | +13% | $72,800 | $205,030 | 2,190 |
| 7 | California | $106,000 | +13% | $66,680 | $175,140 | 4,200 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $104,260 | +11% | $65,950 | $156,710 | 1,280 |
| 9 | Virginia | $104,060 | +11% | $62,310 | $176,290 | 1,280 |
| 10 | Maryland | $102,980 | +9% | $61,980 | $165,780 | 350 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $100,730 | +7% | $64,760 | $166,110 | 2,610 |
| 12 | Colorado | $99,610 | +6% | $64,770 | $169,400 | 1,910 |
| 13 | Oregon | $94,630 | 0% | $63,170 | $128,480 | 820 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $94,130 | 0% | $60,930 | $160,350 | 320 |
| 15 | Illinois | $93,150 | −1% | $59,800 | $167,270 | 4,050 |
| 16 | Delaware | $92,390 | −2% | $57,790 | $162,760 | 430 |
| 17 | Utah | $92,000 | −2% | $55,000 | $155,440 | 960 |
| 18 | Alaska | $90,530 | −4% | $57,550 | $128,410 | 50 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $88,690 | −6% | $54,790 | $162,970 | 150 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $87,110 | −7% | $51,170 | $160,710 | 500 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $86,440 | −8% | $52,530 | $164,260 | 480 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $86,320 | −8% | $64,490 | $149,120 | 580 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $85,430 | −9% | $44,990 | $137,880 | 420 |
| 24 | Idaho | $85,260 | −9% | $58,060 | $156,190 | 210 |
| 25 | Nevada | $84,650 | −10% | $50,750 | $131,210 | 180 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $84,310 | −10% | $50,800 | $164,300 | 240 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $82,640 | −12% | $60,560 | $128,670 | 220 |
| 28 | Indiana | $81,300 | −14% | $47,960 | $157,040 | 420 |
| 29 | Montana | $80,970 | −14% | $50,440 | $156,990 | 140 |
| 30 | Maine | $80,840 | −14% | $53,910 | $145,110 | 230 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $80,810 | −14% | $59,220 | $203,840 | 130 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $80,760 | −14% | $46,280 | $151,620 | 400 |
| 33 | Kansas | $80,420 | −15% | $55,330 | $147,990 | 470 |
| 34 | Iowa | $80,370 | −15% | $55,650 | $149,160 | 1,020 |
| 35 | Arizona | $80,260 | −15% | $60,000 | $129,300 | 1,910 |
| 36 | Missouri | $79,990 | −15% | $48,140 | $148,400 | 2,290 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $78,500 | −17% | $56,420 | $137,770 | 2,590 |
| 38 | Texas | $78,140 | −17% | $51,400 | $137,260 | 5,230 |
| 39 | Georgia | $77,710 | −17% | $53,100 | $166,540 | 1,450 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $76,260 | −19% | $50,400 | $135,570 | 640 |
| 41 | Florida | $76,230 | −19% | $49,190 | $129,090 | 4,190 |
| 42 | Vermont | $74,680 | −21% | $64,090 | $113,380 | 170 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $74,460 | −21% | $49,490 | $127,000 | 840 |
| 44 | Michigan | $71,050 | −25% | $50,310 | $121,620 | 710 |
| 45 | Ohio | $69,040 | −27% | $46,960 | $127,710 | 3,680 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $67,950 | −28% | $49,460 | $107,170 | 220 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $62,720 | −33% | $49,440 | $96,550 | 270 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $60,590 | −36% | $40,980 | $105,610 | 240 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $57,590 | −39% | $46,630 | $125,840 | 540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Financial Examiners salary questions
Which state pays financial examiners the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $198,720 a year (+111% vs. the national median of $94,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays financial examiners the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $57,590 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most financial examiners work?
New York has the most jobs, about 13,480, with a median of $128,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.