Financial Examiners Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $81,620 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.24
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $126,530
Employed locally 40
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $81,620
    75th
    $98,000
    90th
    $126,530

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 105% Median Financial Examiners salary is 5% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $158,960
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $142,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,670
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $109,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Fayetteville, AR is $39.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Fayetteville, AR is 9.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.