Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $95,300 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.82
10th percentile $64,150
90th percentile $161,700
Employed locally 390
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,150
    25th
    $75,540
    50th (median)
    $95,300
    75th
    $127,350
    90th
    $161,700

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 139% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $100,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,620
    Columbus, OH $97,470
    Ohio $97,100
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $94,830
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $94,560

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,360
    Project Management Specialists$93,880
    Human Resources Specialists$64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,770
    Management Analysts$80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $45.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.97 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.1% below the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,150 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,540.