Financial Risk Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $140,050 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $67.33
10th percentile $77,210
90th percentile $222,580
Employed locally 920
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,210
    25th
    $102,670
    50th (median)
    $140,050
    75th
    $179,640
    90th
    $222,580

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 5% 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
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750
    Delaware $130,060

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $123,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $122,400
    California $111,560
    North Carolina $107,120
    Utica-Rome, NY $105,810

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$100,440
    Accountants and Auditors$105,750
    Management Analysts$128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$124,840
    Project Management Specialists$132,530
    Human Resources Specialists$100,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $67.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 32.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $77,210 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,670.