Financial Examiners Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $60,440 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $82,210
Employed locally 70
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $57,260
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $67,900
    90th
    $82,210

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 104% Median Financial Examiners salary is 4% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,640

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,720
    Accountants and Auditors$67,600
    Human Resources Specialists$56,820
    Compliance Officers$63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$64,170
    Project Management Specialists$89,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Charleston, WV is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.78 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Charleston, WV is 33.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,260.