Financial Examiners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,610 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.31
10th percentile $63,340
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 30
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,340
    25th
    $68,200
    50th (median)
    $77,610
    75th
    $103,860
    90th
    $125,140

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 115% Median Financial Examiners salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450
    California $105,790
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $102,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $101,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,420

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Bakersfield, CA is $37.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Bakersfield, CA is 14.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $63,340 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,200.