Financial Examiners Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $86,400 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.54
10th percentile $68,180
90th percentile $123,050
Employed locally 170
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,180
    25th
    $77,110
    50th (median)
    $86,400
    75th
    $99,880
    90th
    $123,050

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 100% Median Financial Examiners salary is 0% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,960
    Winston-Salem, NC $98,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,940
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,590
    Wisconsin $84,430

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Madison, WI is $41.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.16 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Madison, WI is 4.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $68,180 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,110.