Financial Examiners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $96,930 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.60
10th percentile $67,600
90th percentile $152,880
Employed locally 240
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,600
    25th
    $77,150
    50th (median)
    $96,930
    75th
    $124,620
    90th
    $152,880

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 95% Median Financial Examiners salary is 5% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,420

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,030
    Accountants and Auditors$93,430
    Project Management Specialists$107,880
    Management Analysts$102,340
    Human Resources Specialists$79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in San Diego, CA is $46.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.41 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in San Diego, CA is 7.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $67,600 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,150.