Financial Examiners Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $65,840 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $112,130
Employed locally 60
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $65,840
    75th
    $96,100
    90th
    $112,130

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 103% Median Financial Examiners salary is 3% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,960
    Pittsburgh, PA $98,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,230
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $90,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,220
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $80,600

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Scranton, PA is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.02 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Scranton, PA is 27.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.