Financial Examiners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $109,450 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.62
10th percentile $63,090
90th percentile $165,530
Employed locally 170
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,090
    25th
    $84,140
    50th (median)
    $109,450
    75th
    $142,930
    90th
    $165,530

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 70% Median Financial Examiners salary is 30% 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
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106,680
    Accountants and Auditors$121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$139,140
    Management Analysts$141,150
    Project Management Specialists$136,250
    Human Resources Specialists$114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in San Jose, CA is $52.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Examiners salary in San Jose, CA is 21.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $63,090 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,140.