Financial Examiners Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $85,590 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.15
10th percentile $62,160
90th percentile $148,600
Employed locally 250
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,160
    25th
    $70,420
    50th (median)
    $85,590
    75th
    $104,370
    90th
    $148,600

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 112% Median Financial Examiners salary is 12% 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
    Madison, WI $86,400
    Wisconsin $84,430

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Milwaukee, WI is $41.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.08 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $62,160 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,420.