Financial Examiners Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $100,420 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.28
10th percentile $60,680
90th percentile $132,330
Employed locally 290
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,680
    25th
    $77,670
    50th (median)
    $100,420
    75th
    $112,720
    90th
    $132,330

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 107% Median Financial Examiners salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,450
    California $105,790
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $102,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $101,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,930

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$82,180
    Accountants and Auditors$89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,390
    Project Management Specialists$118,210
    Human Resources Specialists$79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Sacramento, CA is $48.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $60,680 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,670.