Financial Examiners

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Federal government38.24%
  2. Private, for profit29.22%
  3. State and local government25.53%
  4. Private, not for profit6.07%
  5. Self-employed0.94%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Government & Public Administration

Job Outlook

Employment of financial examiners is projected to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 6,800 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.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$81,410

State-by-state Salary

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$167,290
$60,220
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 86%
  • Post baccalaureate 8%
  • Master's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

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

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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