Financial Examiners Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $132,190 +46.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.55
10th percentile $85,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 900
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,470
    25th
    $106,570
    50th (median)
    $132,190
    75th
    $194,850

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 99% Median Financial Examiners salary is 1% 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 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,930

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in San Francisco, CA is $63.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $133.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Examiners salary in San Francisco, CA is 46.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $85,470 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,570.