Financial Examiners pay in California
In California, the median pay for financial examiners is $50.96 an hour ($106,000 a year). About 4,200 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($94,160). California ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial examiners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.06 | $66,680 |
| 25% of workers | $38.52 | $80,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.96 | $106,000 |
| 75% of workers | $64.96 | $135,110 |
| 90% of workers | $84.20 | $175,140 |
Financial Examiners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $131,820 | 750 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $123,750 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $106,090 | 220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $106,000 | 1,630 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $102,630 | 410 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $84,040 | 50 |
| Fresno | $79,280 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $78,250 | 90 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $77,610 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for financial examiners
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
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