Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $95,450 -10% vs national
Median hourly $45.89
10th percentile $48,960
90th percentile $139,580
Employed locally 30
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,960
    25th
    $72,980
    50th (median)
    $95,450
    75th
    $113,980
    90th
    $139,580

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 138% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 38% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $98,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,610
    Jackson, MS $93,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,130

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,960
    Human Resources Specialists $64,480
    Training and Development Specialists $73,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Wichita, KS is $45.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 10% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,960 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,980.