Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,560 -45.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $51,200
90th percentile $69,270
Employed locally 50
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,200
    25th
    $53,240
    50th (median)
    $57,560
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $69,270

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,790
    Project Management Specialists$82,440
    Human Resources Specialists$58,590
    Compliance Officers$53,080
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Southwest Louisiana is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.31 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 45.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,200 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,240.