Financial Examiners pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for financial examiners is $38.64 an hour ($80,370 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($94,160). Iowa ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial examiners in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.75 | $55,650 |
| 25% of workers | $30.20 | $62,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.64 | $80,370 |
| 75% of workers | $50.28 | $104,580 |
| 90% of workers | $71.71 | $149,160 |
Financial Examiners pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $92,440 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $85,450 | 460 |
| Cedar Rapids | $82,620 | 90 |
| Dubuque | $70,350 | 30 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $69,360 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $66,170 | 70 |
| Iowa City | $65,240 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,440 |
| Loan Officers | $83,670 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $92,310 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $75,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $79,390 |
| Tax Preparers | $53,660 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $80,160 |
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