Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Financial risk specialists (SOC 13-2054) employed 63,850 people in May 2025. The median pay is $117,330 a year ($56.41 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,820 and the highest-paid 10% more than $196,110. BLS projects its employment to change by +7.4% between 2025 and 2035 (about 4,800 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree.
Highest median pay: New Hampshire ($158,320), Delaware ($139,440), New York ($136,830). Most jobs: New York (12,060), California (5,740), Texas (4,780).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,820 | $31.16 |
| 25th percentile | $83,980 | $40.38 |
| Median | $117,330 | $56.41 |
| Mean | $124,420 | $59.82 |
| 75th percentile | $158,250 | $76.08 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $196,110 | $94.28 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 66,000 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 70,800 |
| Change in jobs | 4,900 |
| Percent change | +7.4% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 4,800 |
| Self-employed share | 0.5% |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 180 | 0.20 | $81,750 | $39,640 | $141,000 | -30% | 16% |
| Alaska | 50 | 0.34 | $85,370 | $55,860 | $131,730 | -27% | 20% |
| Arizona | 1,700 | 1.28 | $102,800 | $57,400 | $165,880 | -12% | 20% |
| Arkansas | 150 | 0.27 | $66,110 | $47,860 | $140,050 | -44% | 18% |
| California | 5,740 | 0.77 | $129,110 | $76,610 | $208,360 | +10% | 20% |
| Colorado | 1,050 | 0.89 | $120,300 | $75,460 | $174,770 | +3% | 18% |
| Connecticut | 660 | 0.95 | $113,990 | $75,080 | $208,790 | -3% | 16% |
| Delaware | 1,160 | 5.83 | $139,440 | $80,810 | $178,570 | +19% | 13% |
| District of Columbia | 210 | 0.75 | $99,230 | $82,960 | $204,930 | -15% | 23% |
| Florida | 3,770 | 0.92 | $99,900 | $58,080 | $172,550 | -15% | 22% |
| Georgia | 2,180 | 1.09 | $100,570 | $38,550 | $167,790 | -14% | 18% |
| Hawaii | 90 | 0.35 | $89,860 | $61,740 | $134,990 | -23% | 26% |
| Idaho | 270 | 0.77 | $76,870 | $51,310 | $135,780 | -34% | 22% |
| Illinois | 2,920 | 1.17 | $104,300 | $65,260 | $202,260 | -11% | 15% |
| Indiana | 380 | 0.29 | $99,250 | $52,780 | $159,050 | -15% | 13% |
| Iowa | 530 | 0.82 | $105,680 | $71,230 | $167,770 | -10% | 11% |
| Kansas | 150 | 0.25 | $84,790 | $47,430 | $208,040 | -28% | 15% |
| Kentucky | 500 | 0.61 | $74,640 | $48,310 | $107,800 | -36% | 16% |
| Louisiana | 520 | 0.66 | $58,440 | $48,660 | $82,760 | -50% | 22% |
| Maryland | 890 | 0.79 | $117,130 | $73,330 | $172,410 | -0% | 18% |
| Massachusetts | 1,440 | 0.96 | $130,400 | $71,390 | $209,200 | +11% | 17% |
| Michigan | 1,150 | 0.63 | $103,940 | $60,400 | $165,410 | -11% | 13% |
| Minnesota | 1,190 | 0.98 | $105,420 | $72,930 | $161,880 | -10% | 15% |
| Mississippi | 230 | 0.48 | $96,100 | $51,780 | $198,880 | -18% | 12% |
| Missouri | 1,070 | 0.89 | $100,620 | $60,850 | $162,140 | -14% | 13% |
| Montana | 50 | 0.24 | $100,920 | $82,000 | $133,500 | -14% | 14% |
| Nebraska | 250 | 0.58 | $94,280 | $58,190 | $124,750 | -20% | 14% |
| Nevada | 570 | 0.90 | $100,010 | $65,000 | $169,040 | -15% | 21% |
| New Hampshire | 300 | 1.07 | $158,320 | $82,480 | $160,060 | +35% | 12% |
| New Jersey | 2,760 | 1.57 | $129,220 | $81,230 | $199,030 | +10% | 17% |
| New Mexico | 180 | 0.49 | $87,260 | $59,170 | $132,870 | -26% | 15% |
| New York | 12,060 | 3.03 | $136,830 | $84,550 | $220,260 | +17% | 14% |
| North Carolina | 3,200 | 1.58 | $132,040 | $70,440 | $207,820 | +13% | 12% |
| North Dakota | 90 | 0.51 | $74,630 | $50,320 | $149,820 | -36% | 16% |
| Ohio | 2,110 | 0.93 | $98,650 | $62,710 | $163,210 | -16% | 13% |
| Oklahoma | 330 | 0.47 | $85,140 | $50,630 | $139,930 | -27% | 15% |
| Oregon | 430 | 0.54 | $109,580 | $64,720 | $158,250 | -7% | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,370 | 0.95 | $103,040 | $64,700 | $172,820 | -12% | 15% |
| Rhode Island | 450 | 2.19 | $104,470 | $59,290 | $186,580 | -11% | 16% |
| South Carolina | 560 | 0.59 | $99,520 | $59,580 | $167,820 | -15% | 15% |
| South Dakota | 130 | 0.67 | $78,960 | $70,310 | $148,750 | -33% | 15% |
| Tennessee | 540 | 0.40 | $90,950 | $57,270 | $154,490 | -22% | 17% |
| Texas | 4,780 | 0.83 | $103,760 | $64,250 | $159,220 | -12% | 17% |
| Utah | 630 | 0.89 | $77,770 | $57,250 | $135,360 | -34% | 25% |
| Virginia | 1,770 | 1.05 | $126,510 | $77,080 | $191,720 | +8% | 16% |
| Washington | 900 | 0.62 | $123,150 | $64,120 | $184,630 | +5% | 18% |
| West Virginia | 50 | 0.17 | $94,350 | $56,050 | $137,660 | -20% | 11% |
| Wisconsin | 610 | 0.51 | $97,820 | $64,630 | $141,030 | -17% | 14% |
| Wyoming | 170 | 1.49 | $119,550 | $101,370 | $119,550 | +2% | 10% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,380 | $167,440 | $92,710 | $214,930 | 1.41 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 480 | $166,240 | $100,120 | $221,110 | 1.03 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 12,770 | $139,670 | $93,550 | $220,260 | 3.28 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 550 | $134,330 | $72,520 | $184,640 | 0.64 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 1,880 | $133,530 | $82,840 | $214,540 | 3.37 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,120 | $132,580 | $77,940 | $213,320 | 1.01 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,340 | $130,880 | $73,590 | $187,140 | 1.97 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,400 | $126,510 | $80,810 | $194,480 | 1.09 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 380 | $121,010 | $70,550 | $194,670 | 0.60 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 390 | $119,720 | $74,070 | $176,960 | 0.70 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 740 | $118,620 | $76,030 | $177,130 | 1.13 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,540 | $113,230 | $72,370 | $181,600 | 0.60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 430 | $108,410 | $72,390 | $144,340 | 0.81 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 350 | $108,110 | $81,950 | $168,440 | 2.09 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 350 | $105,500 | $73,130 | $162,770 | 0.70 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 940 | $105,420 | $72,010 | $162,730 | 1.17 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,360 | $105,370 | $65,860 | $205,140 | 1.27 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 690 | $105,110 | $66,750 | $159,160 | 0.88 |
| Richmond, VA | 380 | $105,060 | $61,680 | $177,300 | 1.40 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,400 | $104,850 | $60,840 | $174,560 | 1.18 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 990 | $104,500 | $63,600 | $205,640 | 0.85 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 470 | $103,990 | $67,610 | $154,580 | 1.02 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,320 | $103,760 | $64,260 | $160,630 | 1.40 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 490 | $103,470 | $59,470 | $186,570 | 1.67 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,310 | $101,990 | $58,110 | $168,100 | 1.34 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 590 | $101,200 | $59,740 | $162,140 | 0.44 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 300 | $100,950 | $70,410 | $175,280 | 1.21 |
| Columbus, OH | 630 | $100,350 | $67,500 | $164,950 | 1.39 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 420 | $100,260 | $59,540 | $166,050 | 0.73 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 310 | $100,260 | $48,610 | $179,830 | 1.01 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 530 | $99,680 | $65,660 | $148,840 | 1.17 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 810 | $98,820 | $49,740 | $168,460 | 1.37 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 480 | $97,920 | $59,420 | $158,250 | 0.87 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 470 | $96,980 | $62,830 | $154,470 | 2.13 |
| Cleveland, OH | 430 | $93,730 | $64,600 | $162,180 | 1.01 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 430 | $93,470 | $60,730 | $159,310 | 0.95 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 490 | $85,700 | $62,340 | $168,110 | 1.56 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 520 | $81,240 | $58,890 | $137,010 | 1.53 |
The median is $117,330 a year ($56.41 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $64,820 and the highest-paid tenth over $196,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
63,850 in May 2025, and BLS projects +7.4% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
New Hampshire, with a median of $158,320 (among states with published figures).