Financial Examiners Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $87,550 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.09
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $150,330
Employed locally 800
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $73,440
    50th (median)
    $87,550
    75th
    $104,170
    90th
    $150,330

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 112% Median Financial Examiners salary is 12% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,190
    Montgomery, AL $99,820
    Richmond, VA $89,400
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $84,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,810
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,240

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,770
    Project Management Specialists$93,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89,040
    Human Resources Specialists$65,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67,210
    Management Analysts$102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in St. Louis, MO-IL is $42.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.03 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 3.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,440.