Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Iowa
$95,000 / year
≈ $7,900 per month · $45.67 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Iowa · median $83,000
25th percentile
$65,000Average
$95,00075th percentile
$108,000
$65,000Average
$95,00075th percentile
$108,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Financial Examiner salary by state
Alaska$94,500
Arizona$92,500
Arkansas$78,000
California$123,000
Colorado$109,500
Connecticut$130,500
Delaware$101,500
District of Columbia$194,000
Florida$86,500
Georgia$98,500
Hawaii$71,000
Idaho$97,500
Illinois$110,000
Indiana$97,500
Iowa$95,000
Kansas$99,500
Kentucky$91,000
Louisiana$100,000
Maine$92,000
Maryland$118,500
Massachusetts$126,000
Michigan$84,000
Minnesota$110,500
Mississippi$91,500
Missouri$93,500
Montana$97,500
Nebraska$85,500
Nevada$91,500
New Hampshire$109,500
New Jersey$129,500
New Mexico$78,500
New York$142,500
North Carolina$109,500
North Dakota$94,000
Ohio$81,500
Oklahoma$95,500
Oregon$97,500
Pennsylvania$96,000
Rhode Island$104,500
South Carolina$107,000
South Dakota$102,000
Tennessee$103,000
Texas$92,000
Utah$106,000
Vermont$85,500
Virginia$118,500
Washington$123,500
West Virginia$70,000
Wisconsin$101,000
About this role
Financial Examiner is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Financial Examiners do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants, and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
- Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.
- Prepare reports, exhibits, and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.
- Resolve problems concerning the overall financial integrity of banking institutions including loan investment portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific or large troubled accounts.
- Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Speaking Active Listening Monitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Financial Examiner pay by experience level
Entry level$58,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$73,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$97,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$134,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$180,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+18.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,700
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Financial Examiner salary by industry
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
30,250 workers
$95,000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
27,100 workers
$93,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
11,940 workers
$130,000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
10,670 workers
$137,500Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
6,390 workers
$163,500State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
5,340 workers
$92,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,030 workers
$102,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,030 workers
$102,000Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
3,350 workers
$98,500Nondepository Credit Intermediation
3,140 workers
$109,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Financial Examiner pays 16% above the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).
Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Project Management Specialist$114,500
Credit Analyst$104,500
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Management Analyst$118,000
Budget Analyst$100,000
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Business Continuity Planner$97,500
Logistician$93,000
Careers related to Financial Examiner
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Compliance Manager$159,500
Credit Analyst$104,500
Financial Manager$193,500
Financial Risk Specialist$129,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Financial Examiner make?
The average base salary for a Financial Examiner in the United States is $110,000 per year, or about $52.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $73,000 and $134,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?
The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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