Financial Examiners Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $97,290 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.78
10th percentile $63,480
90th percentile $169,210
Employed locally 40
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,480
    25th
    $69,350
    50th (median)
    $97,290
    75th
    $126,830
    90th
    $169,210

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 156% Median Financial Examiners salary is 56% 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
    Baton Rouge, LA $117,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $102,530
    Grand Island, NE $101,690
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $99,940

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in New Orleans, LA is $46.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.89 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in New Orleans, LA is 7.6% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $63,480 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,350.