Financial Examiners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,780 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $162,030
Employed locally 760
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $64,450
    50th (median)
    $78,780
    75th
    $117,670
    90th
    $162,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 98% Median Financial Examiners salary is 2% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $85,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,930
    Longview, TX $78,690
    Amarillo, TX $76,150
    Lubbock, TX $75,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,470

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$97,990
    Accountants and Auditors$81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,150
    Human Resources Specialists$69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Houston, TX is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.64 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Houston, TX is 12.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,450.