Financial Examiners vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Financial Examinerss out-earn Accountants and Auditorss by $10K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Financial Examinerss land at $94,160 and Accountants and Auditorss at $83,680. The education gap is real: financial examiner programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Financial Examinerss is District of Columbia ($198,720); for Accountants and Auditorss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Financial Examiners median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Financial Examinerss or Accountants and Auditorss?
Financial Examinerss earn more nationally. The median is $94,160 for Financial Examinerss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $10K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Financial Examiners or Accountants and Auditors?
Financial Examiners has the better 10-year outlook at 18.5% projected growth, compared to 4.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Financial Examiners or Accountants and Auditors?
Financial Examiners typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Financial Examinerss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Financial Examinerss at $198,720/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Financial Examiners vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Financial Examinerss earn $198,720 vs. $111,530 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.