Financial Examiners Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $84,850 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.79
10th percentile $54,670
90th percentile $148,910
Employed locally 110
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,670
    25th
    $68,490
    50th (median)
    $84,850
    75th
    $103,180
    90th
    $148,910

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 120% Median Financial Examiners salary is 20% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $84,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,870
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,640
    Kentucky $77,140
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $70,490
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $64,190

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Lexington, KY is $40.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Lexington, KY is 6.1% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $54,670 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,490.