Financial Examiners Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,090 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.02
10th percentile $54,610
90th percentile $124,100
Employed locally 270
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,610
    25th
    $62,930
    50th (median)
    $79,090
    75th
    $99,580
    90th
    $124,100

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 92% Median Financial Examiners salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Examiners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $194,810
    District of Columbia $177,550
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $158,960
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $142,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    Connecticut $132,320

    Nearby metros — Financial Examiners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,440
    Syracuse, NY $93,320
    Rochester, NY $78,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,700

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$84,030
    Management Analysts$81,780
    Project Management Specialists$104,370
    Human Resources Specialists$75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Albany, NY is $38.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.59 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Albany, NY is 12.5% below the national median of $90,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Examiners in Albany?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $54,610 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,930.