Financial Risk Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for financial risk specialists is $62.07 an hour ($129,110 a year). About 5,740 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($117,330). California ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial risk specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.83 | $76,610 |
| 25% of workers | $48.15 | $100,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.07 | $129,110 |
| 75% of workers | $81.24 | $168,980 |
| 90% of workers | $100.17 | $208,360 |
Financial Risk Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $167,440 | 1,380 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $166,240 | 480 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $122,530 | 290 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $121,010 | 380 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $113,230 | 1,540 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $102,640 | 110 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $101,280 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $96,310 | 160 |
| Fresno | $93,310 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for financial risk specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,800 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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