Financial Examiners Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $80,290 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $51,300
90th percentile $152,090
Employed locally 80
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,300
    25th
    $63,670
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $100,860
    90th
    $152,090

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 118% Median Financial Examiners salary is 18% above 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
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $142,760
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $109,990
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $97,100
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $93,630
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $88,610
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $84,930

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Albuquerque, NM is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.03 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.2% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $51,300 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,670.