Financial Examiners Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $87,400 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.02
10th percentile $59,510
90th percentile $184,160
Employed locally 90
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,510
    25th
    $74,110
    50th (median)
    $87,400
    75th
    $122,260
    90th
    $184,160

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 113% Median Financial Examiners salary is 13% 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
    District of Columbia $177,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    California $105,790
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $102,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,020

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Cedar Rapids, IA is $42.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.27 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $59,510 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,110.