Financial Examiners Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $76,510 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.79
10th percentile $59,980
90th percentile $126,360
Employed locally 920
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,980
    25th
    $60,380
    50th (median)
    $76,510
    75th
    $98,630
    90th
    $126,360

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 96% Median Financial Examiners salary is 4% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $81,560
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,870
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,640
    Akron, OH $80,050
    Ohio $66,090
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $58,690

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,910
    Management Analysts$80,740
    Human Resources Specialists$71,420
    Project Management Specialists$100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Columbus, OH is $36.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.25 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Columbus, OH is 15.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $59,980 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,380.