Financial Examiners Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $76,890 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.97
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $171,100
Employed locally 1,170
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $59,260
    50th (median)
    $76,890
    75th
    $113,300
    90th
    $171,100

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 89% Median Financial Examiners salary is 11% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,440
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $95,190
    Michigan $66,160

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Human Resources Specialists $69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Atlanta, GA is $36.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.94 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,260.