Financial Examiners Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $79,390 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $49,300
90th percentile $109,570
Employed locally 60
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,300
    25th
    $55,580
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $109,570

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 110% Median Financial Examiners salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,190
    Montgomery, AL $99,820
    Richmond, VA $89,400
    St. Louis, MO-IL $87,550
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $84,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,810

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $56,330
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,700
    Compliance Officers $43,470
    Management Analysts $72,360
    Human Resources Specialists $59,160
    Project Management Specialists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Jefferson City, MO is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.36 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Jefferson City, MO is 12.2% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $49,300 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,580.