Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $95,620 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.97
10th percentile $55,810
90th percentile $155,590
Employed locally 670
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,810
    25th
    $71,620
    50th (median)
    $95,620
    75th
    $122,400
    90th
    $155,590

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 19% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,970
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,500
    El Paso, TX $89,850
    Lubbock, TX $63,140
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,010

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Houston, TX is $45.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 9.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,810 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,620.