Financial examiners
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$90,400
~$43/hr · ~$7,533/mo
US Jobs
65K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
Financial examiners perform work that is almost entirely digital, involving the analysis of balance sheets, loan documentation, and regulatory text. AI is exceptionally well-suited for automating the core tasks of this role, such as identifying anomalies in financial data, summarizing meeting minutes, and checking compliance against complex legal frameworks, though human judgment remains necessary for final risk assessments and high-level management evaluations.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical AreaBEST VALUE | $194,810 | Above avg (107.0) | $182,047 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $117,230 | Below avg (91.2) | $128,495 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $139,790 | Above avg (109.5) | $127,612 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $131,670 | Above avg (112.6) | $116,889 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,190 | Above avg (117.6) | $112,453 |
| Montgomery, AL | $99,820 | Below avg (89.9) | $110,989 |
| Jackson, MS | $99,180 | Below avg (89.8) | $110,400 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $98,130 | Below avg (91.6) | $107,126 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $97,290 | Below avg (91.2) | $106,685 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,780 | Average (97.3) | $105,607 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $108,130 | Above avg (103.3) | $104,683 |
| Billings, MT | $93,720 | Below avg (90.3) | $103,730 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $98,440 | Below avg (94.9) | $103,707 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,140 | Below avg (94.7) | $103,626 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $90,750 | Below avg (89.1) | $101,812 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+19% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$43/hr
Monthly Income
~$7,533/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)