Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $119,470 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.44
10th percentile $68,320
90th percentile $175,410
Employed locally 30
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,320
    25th
    $85,180
    50th (median)
    $119,470
    75th
    $164,680
    90th
    $175,410

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 131% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $117,120
    District of Columbia $114,550

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,630
    Project Management Specialists$102,160
    Accountants and Auditors$82,570
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,080
    Human Resources Specialists$73,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Fort Collins, CO is $57.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 12.7% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $68,320 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,180.