Financial Examiner Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 580+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$86,320
$41.50/hr
vs National Average
$89,293
-3.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $149K
580 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Financial Examiner in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,490 |
| 25th percentile | $75,730 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,320 |
| 75th percentile | $106,330 |
| 90th percentile | $149,120 |
Top-Paying Industries for Financial Examiner (U.S.)
Which industries pay Financial Examiners the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Financial Examiners in Wisconsin tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $144,000 | 370 |
| Manufacturing | $117,060 | 30 |
| Wholesale Trade | $115,230 | 40 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $106,440 | 12K |
| Information | $100,380 | 180 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Financial Examiner in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,730 |
| 2023 | $84,350 |
| 2024 | $84,430 |
| 2025 | $86,320 |
| 2026 (projected) | $88,252 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,730 | $80,070 |
| 2023 | $84,350 | $82,485 |
| 2024 | $84,430 | $86,730 |
| 2025 | $86,320 | $89,293 |
| 2026 (projected) | $88,252 | $91,292 |
Financial Examiner Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $75,730 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $86,320 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $106,330 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $149,120 |
Financial Examiner Salary in Other States
Related Financial Examiner Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Financial Examiner ($86,320 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Financial Examiner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in WI | $139,720 | +61.9% | $67.17/hr |
| Actuary in WI | $131,640 | +52.5% | $63.29/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in WI | $119,430 | +38.4% | $57.42/hr |
| Financial Analyst in WI | $95,570 | +10.7% | $45.95/hr |
| Economist in WI | $84,000 | -2.7% | $40.38/hr |
| Budget Analyst in WI | $82,180 | -4.8% | $39.51/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in WI | $79,450 | -8.0% | $38.20/hr |
| Accountant in WI | $79,400 | -8.0% | $38.17/hr |
| Compliance Officer in WI | $78,800 | -8.7% | $37.88/hr |
| Loan Officer in WI | $78,290 | -9.3% | $37.64/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in WI | $74,010 | -14.3% | $35.58/hr |
| Credit Analyst in WI | $68,690 | -20.4% | $33.02/hr |