Financial Examiners Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $102,530 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.29
10th percentile $69,060
90th percentile $126,480
Employed locally 140
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,060
    25th
    $86,200
    50th (median)
    $102,530
    75th
    $116,010
    90th
    $126,480

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 109% Median Financial Examiners salary is 9% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,670
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $111,780
    Washington $110,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,060

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Olympia, WA is $49.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.25 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Olympia, WA is 13.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $69,060 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,200.