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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Financial Examiners salary in Cleveland, Ohio

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Cleveland metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$49,100
Mean annual$69,900
Range (10th to 90th)$49,100 to $124,900
Cleveland, Ohio employment1,170
State vs national-47.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Cleveland financial examiners fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$49,10025TH$49,100MEDIAN$49,10075TH$81,57090TH$124,900

The middle 50% of workers earn between $49,100 and $81,570, with a median of $49,100.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Moderate-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants, and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.

  2. 02

    Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.

  3. 03

    Prepare reports, exhibits, and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.

  4. 04

    Resolve problems concerning the overall financial integrity of banking institutions including loan investment portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific or large troubled accounts.

  5. 05

    Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.

  6. 06

    Plan, supervise, and review work of assigned subordinates.

  7. 07

    Review balance sheets, operating income and expense accounts, and loan documentation to confirm institution assets and liabilities.

  8. 08

    Review audit reports of internal and external auditors to monitor adequacy of scope of reports or to discover specific weaknesses in internal routines.

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Other metros in Ohio

How the Cleveland metro compares to other major Ohio metro areas for financial examiners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Financial Examiners in Cleveland, Ohio?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Examiners in the Cleveland metropolitan area is $49,100.
Does Cleveland pay more than the Ohio state average for Financial Examiners?
The Cleveland metro median is -25.7% versus the Ohio state median of $66,090.
How does Cleveland compare to the national median for Financial Examiners?
The Cleveland metro median is -47.5% versus the BLS national figure of $93,532.
What is the salary range for Financial Examiners in Cleveland?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $49,100 and the 90th-percentile at $124,900 for the Cleveland metro area.
What education is required for Financial Examiners?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Cleveland CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.