Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $82,310 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.57
10th percentile $59,700
90th percentile $143,990
Employed locally 40
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,700
    25th
    $71,810
    50th (median)
    $82,310
    75th
    $107,340
    90th
    $143,990

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 140% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 40% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $122,590
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $107,080
    Florida $100,730
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $99,380
    Jacksonville, FL $98,820
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $98,470

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$50,650
    Accountants and Auditors$73,380
    Project Management Specialists$76,740
    Human Resources Specialists$60,110
    Management Analysts$73,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $39.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 22.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,700 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,810.