Financial Examiners Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $96,060 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.18
10th percentile $64,040
90th percentile $120,620
Employed locally 650
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,040
    25th
    $72,860
    50th (median)
    $96,060
    75th
    $102,090
    90th
    $120,620

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 102% Median Financial Examiners salary is 2% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $194,810
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $158,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,670
    New York $127,190
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $109,990
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $108,130

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,620
    Accountants and Auditors$84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$87,950
    Human Resources Specialists$77,860
    Management Analysts$105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Portland, OR-WA is $46.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.94 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $64,040 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,860.