Financial Risk Specialists vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Financial Risk Specialists out-earn Accountants and Auditors by $34K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Financial Risk Specialists land at $117,330 and Accountants and Auditors at $83,680. The education gap is real: financial risk specialist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Financial Risk Specialists is New Hampshire ($158,320); for Accountants and Auditors it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Financial Risk Specialists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Financial Risk Specialists or Accountants and Auditors?
Financial Risk Specialists earn more nationally. The median is $117,330 for Financial Risk Specialists versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditors, a difference of $34K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Financial Risk Specialists or Accountants and Auditors?
Financial Risk Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 6.5% projected growth, compared to 4.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Financial Risk Specialists or Accountants and Auditors?
Financial Risk Specialists typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Financial Risk Specialists get paid the most?
New Hampshire is the top-paying state for Financial Risk Specialists at $158,320/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Financial Risk Specialists vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Hampshire, Financial Risk Specialists earn $158,320 vs. $83,470 for Accountants and Auditors. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.