Financial Risk Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for financial risk specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $124,420 ≈ $60/hr
National median salary $117,330
Total employment 63,850 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.5%
Faster than average
Annual openings 4,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 60,500 → 64,400 (+3,900)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$153,000
- Delaware$137,090
- California$137,030
- New Hampshire$136,800
- New Jersey$133,950
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$62,350
- Kentucky$78,540
- Arkansas$81,660
- North Dakota$86,260
- Idaho$87,890
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $153,000 | $136,830 | $74 | +23% | 12,060 |
| 2 | Delaware | $137,090 | $139,440 | $66 | +10.2% | 1,160 |
| 3 | California | $137,030 | $129,110 | $66 | +10.1% | 5,740 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $136,800 | $158,320 | $66 | +10% | 300 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $133,950 | $129,220 | $64 | +7.7% | 2,760 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $133,190 | $132,040 | $64 | +7% | 3,200 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $131,690 | $130,400 | $63 | +5.8% | 1,440 |
| 8 | Virginia | $130,150 | $126,510 | $63 | +4.6% | 1,770 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $129,720 | $113,990 | $62 | +4.3% | 660 |
| 10 | Washington | $127,710 | $123,150 | $61 | +2.6% | 900 |
| 11 | Colorado | $123,870 | $120,300 | $60 | -0.4% | 1,050 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $123,390 | $99,230 | $59 | -0.8% | 210 |
| 13 | Maryland | $122,690 | $117,130 | $59 | -1.4% | 890 |
| 14 | Maine | $121,090 | $141,020 | $58 | -2.7% | — |
| 15 | Illinois | $121,010 | $104,300 | $58 | -2.7% | 2,920 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $118,270 | $104,470 | $57 | -4.9% | 450 |
| 17 | Iowa | $115,590 | $105,680 | $56 | -7.1% | 530 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $114,690 | $119,550 | $55 | -7.8% | 170 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $114,580 | $103,040 | $55 | -7.9% | 2,370 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $113,470 | $105,420 | $55 | -8.8% | 1,190 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $112,980 | $96,100 | $54 | -9.2% | 230 |
| 22 | Florida | $111,510 | $99,900 | $54 | -10.4% | 3,770 |
| 23 | Oregon | $111,010 | $109,580 | $53 | -10.8% | 430 |
| 24 | Texas | $110,450 | $103,760 | $53 | -11.2% | 4,780 |
| 25 | Arizona | $109,460 | $102,800 | $53 | -12% | 1,700 |
| 26 | Nevada | $109,120 | $100,010 | $52 | -12.3% | 570 |
| 27 | Michigan | $107,860 | $103,940 | $52 | -13.3% | 1,150 |
| 28 | Missouri | $107,530 | $100,620 | $52 | -13.6% | 1,070 |
| 29 | Georgia | $107,100 | $100,570 | $51 | -13.9% | 2,180 |
| 30 | Ohio | $106,790 | $98,650 | $51 | -14.2% | 2,110 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $106,680 | $99,520 | $51 | -14.3% | 560 |
| 32 | Montana | $106,440 | $100,920 | $51 | -14.5% | 50 |
| 33 | Kansas | $104,470 | $84,790 | $50 | -16% | 150 |
| 34 | Indiana | $101,860 | $99,250 | $49 | -18.1% | 380 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $100,540 | $90,950 | $48 | -19.2% | 540 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $100,180 | $97,820 | $48 | -19.5% | 610 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $100,180 | $94,350 | $48 | -19.5% | 50 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $96,590 | $89,860 | $46 | -22.4% | 90 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $95,530 | $78,960 | $46 | -23.2% | 130 |
| 40 | Alaska | $94,600 | $85,370 | $45 | -24% | 50 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $92,760 | $94,280 | $45 | -25.4% | 250 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $90,710 | $85,140 | $44 | -27.1% | 330 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $90,660 | $87,260 | $44 | -27.1% | 180 |
| 44 | Alabama | $89,400 | $81,750 | $43 | -28.1% | 180 |
| 45 | Utah | $88,960 | $77,770 | $43 | -28.5% | 630 |
| 46 | Idaho | $87,890 | $76,870 | $42 | -29.4% | 270 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $86,260 | $74,630 | $41 | -30.7% | 90 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $81,660 | $66,110 | $39 | -34.4% | 150 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $78,540 | $74,640 | $38 | -36.9% | 500 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $62,350 | $58,440 | $30 | -49.9% | 520 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 140 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $167,440 | $159,040 | 1,380 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $166,240 | $162,550 | 480 |
| 3 | Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $158,320 | $143,230 | 50 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,670 | $155,130 | 12,770 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,330 | $136,990 | 550 |
| 6 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $133,530 | $144,270 | 1,880 |
| 7 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $133,440 | $134,520 | 50 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,580 | $137,740 | 1,120 |
| 9 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $132,480 | $146,120 | 220 |
| 10 | Winston-Salem, NC | $131,630 | $126,940 | 180 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing financial risk specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $179,980 | $181,900 | 840 |
| 2 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $179,980 | $181,900 | 840 |
| 3 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $162,410 | $149,860 | 40 |
| 4 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $153,780 | $153,900 | 50 |
| 5 | Other Investment Pools and Funds | $142,120 | $153,760 | — |
| 6 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $139,500 | $134,630 | 60 |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $138,050 | $149,550 | 110 |
| 8 | Natural Gas Distribution | $137,610 | $147,630 | 110 |
| 9 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $137,480 | $133,310 | 110 |
| 10 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $136,280 | $117,060 | 230 |
| 11 | Publishing Industries | $135,300 | $133,760 | 600 |
| 12 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $134,990 | $144,080 | 1,390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do financial risk specialists make in the U.S.?
The median financial risk specialists salary in the United States is $117,330 per year (mean $124,420), and about 80% earn between $64,820 and $196,110.
How much do financial risk specialists make per hour?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $124,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays financial risk specialists the most?
New York has the highest average pay for financial risk specialists at $153,000 per year (median $136,830).
What is the job outlook for financial risk specialists?
Employment is projected to change +6.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 4,800 openings per year.
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