Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $99,130 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.66
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile $178,750
Employed locally 340
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $81,360
    50th (median)
    $99,130
    75th
    $123,800
    90th
    $178,750

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 129% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Bloomington, IL $124,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $123,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $119,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $119,070
    Colorado Springs, CO $117,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $116,480

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,560
    Human Resources Specialists $63,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,700
    Management Analysts $93,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,360
    Training and Development Specialists $73,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $47.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 6.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,360.