Financial Examiners Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $111,780 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.74
10th percentile $72,520
90th percentile $206,880
Employed locally 210
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,520
    25th
    $87,450
    50th (median)
    $111,780
    75th
    $137,470
    90th
    $206,880

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,670
    Washington $110,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $102,530
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,060

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,420
    Project Management Specialists $125,390
    Accountants and Auditors $99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390
    Management Analysts $129,900
    Human Resources Specialists $88,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Seattle, WA is $53.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.40 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Seattle, WA is 23.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $72,520 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,450.