Financial Examiners Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $98,140 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.18
10th percentile $63,340
90th percentile $160,430
Employed locally 660
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,340
    25th
    $79,140
    50th (median)
    $98,140
    75th
    $125,160
    90th
    $160,430

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 133% Median Financial Examiners salary is 33% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,230
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $90,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,220
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $80,600
    Lancaster, PA $80,560

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Project Management Specialists $96,070
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,400
    Management Analysts $89,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Pittsburgh, PA is $47.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.56 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $63,340 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,140.