Financial Examiners Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $89,400 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.98
10th percentile $51,200
90th percentile $166,480
Employed locally 570
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,200
    25th
    $62,110
    50th (median)
    $89,400
    75th
    $129,110
    90th
    $166,480

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 106% Median Financial Examiners salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,060
    Pennsylvania $84,910
    Roanoke, VA $84,500
    Nevada $84,390

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Richmond, VA is $42.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.80 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Richmond, VA is 1.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $51,200 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,110.