Financial Risk Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for financial risk specialists is $63.48 an hour ($132,040 a year). About 3,200 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($117,330). North Carolina ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial risk specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.86 | $70,440 |
| 25% of workers | $47.60 | $99,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.48 | $132,040 |
| 75% of workers | $80.69 | $167,830 |
| 90% of workers | $99.91 | $207,820 |
Financial Risk Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $133,530 | 1,880 |
| Winston-Salem | $131,630 | 180 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $109,770 | 60 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $100,260 | 310 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $96,550 | 110 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $82,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,390 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,880 |
| Loan Officers | $75,920 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,900 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $77,120 |
| Credit Analysts | $94,570 |
| Tax Preparers | $48,130 |
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