SOC 13-2054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Risk Specialists — Atlantic City
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Atlantic City, NJ is $79,170 a year, 32.5% under the national median of $117,330 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Atlantic City, NJ is $79,170 a year, 32.5% under the national median of $117,330 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $79,080 and $79,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,070 and the ninetieth at $131,680.
Trenton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 115th of 377 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,070 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $79,080 | −32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $79,170 | −32.5% |
| 75th | $79,170 | −32.5% |
| 90th | $131,680 | +12.2% |
| Mean | $89,340 | −23.9% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $124,340 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlantic City run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $79,170 buys what $72,767 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,767US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,170 a year, 32.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,070 to $131,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $124,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Atlantic City, NJ?
The median annual wage is $79,170, or $38.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $117,330, so pay in Atlantic City, NJ is 32.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ earns more than $131,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Trenton, at $124,340 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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