36.9% higher than the US national median ($94,162)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Financial Examiners in New York is $128,918 per year ($61.98/hr). This is 36.9% higher than the national median of $94,162.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
Wage Percentiles: New York
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$34.00
$70,720
+25.7%
P25
$44.20
$91,936
+30.1%
P50MEDIAN
$61.98
$128,918
+36.9%
P75
$83.71
$174,117
+34.3%
P90Top earners
$103.89
$216,091
+24.0%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+18.5%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
6K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
65K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
21% from new growth79% from people leaving the role
Mixed: openings come from both new growth and people exiting the role.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
NAICS 5220A1
27K
$79,660
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
NAICS 523000
11K
$124,380
Wage range across top 5 industries: $79,660 to $124,380 (56% spread)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median financial examiners salary in New York?
The median (P50) annual salary for Financial Examiners in New York is approximately $128,918, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 36.9% higher than the national median of $94,162. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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