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Financial Examiners

Median Salary
84,300
Job Outlook
+21%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

35%

Federal Government

27%

State and local government

26%

Private not for profit

10%

Self-employed

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of financial examiners is projected to grow 21 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 6,500 openings for financial examiners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$36,370

10%

$84,300

Median

$180,290

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    86%

  • Post baccalaureate

    8%

  • Master's degree

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
  • Auditing

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Economics and Accounting
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • Law and Government

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.