Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $92,410 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.43
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $170,000
Employed locally 1,000
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $63,010
    50th (median)
    $92,410
    75th
    $124,820
    90th
    $170,000

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $90,300
    Tucson, AZ $79,810

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $44.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,010.