Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $103,440 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.73
10th percentile $62,270
90th percentile $170,650
Employed locally 650
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,270
    25th
    $80,850
    50th (median)
    $103,440
    75th
    $131,530
    90th
    $170,650

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $128,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $119,470
    Colorado Springs, CO $117,120

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93,200
    Accountants and Auditors$95,680
    Project Management Specialists$109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80,670
    Human Resources Specialists$79,240
    Management Analysts$104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Denver, CO is $49.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 2.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,270 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,850.