SOC 13-2054 · May 2025 · United States
Financial Risk Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Financial Risk Specialists across the United States is $117,330 per year, measured over 63,850 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $158,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Financial Risk Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 170.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $158,320 and Louisiana pays $58,440.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $158,320 | 300 | |
| 2 | Maine | $141,020 | — | |
| 3 | Delaware | $139,440 | 1,160 | |
| 4 | New York | $136,830 | 12,060 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | $132,040 | 3,200 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $130,400 | 1,440 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $129,220 | 2,760 | |
| 8 | California | $129,110 | 5,740 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $126,510 | 1,770 | |
| 10 | Washington | $123,150 | 900 |
States with the most Financial Risk Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 12,060 | $136,830 | |
| 2 | California | 5,740 | $129,110 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,780 | $103,760 | |
| 4 | Florida | 3,770 | $99,900 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 3,200 | $132,040 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 2,920 | $104,300 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 2,760 | $129,220 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 2,370 | $103,040 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2,180 | $100,570 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 2,110 | $98,650 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $167,440 | 1,380 |
| 2 | San Jose | $166,240 | 480 |
| 3 | New York | $139,670 | 12,770 |
| 4 | Seattle | $134,330 | 550 |
| 5 | Charlotte | $133,530 | 1,880 |
| 6 | Boston | $132,580 | 1,120 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | $132,480 | 220 |
| 8 | Winston-Salem | $131,630 | 180 |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $130,880 | 2,340 |
| 10 | Washington | $126,510 | 1,400 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.