Financial Risk Specialists
SOC Code: 13-2054 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Financial Risk Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,366 | $126,963 | $157,581 | $188,178 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,691 | $120,890 | $153,088 | $185,286 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $86,320 | $118,206 | $150,114 | $182,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $87,651 | $118,498 | $149,323 | $180,170 |
| Modesto, CA | $86,798 | $117,770 | $148,720 | $179,691 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $85,904 | $116,397 | $146,869 | $177,362 |
| Vallejo, CA | $82,659 | $113,464 | $144,269 | $175,074 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $83,907 | $114,192 | $144,498 | $174,782 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,067 | $108,202 | $141,357 | $174,491 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $88,566 | $116,293 | $144,040 | $171,766 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 1,080 | $143,761 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 426 | $96,721 |
| CITIBANK, N.A. | 226 | $155,357 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 114 | $142,182 |
| MORGAN STANLEY SERVICES GROUP INC. | 88 | $131,515 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES LLC | 83 | $94,596 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 81 | $148,865 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA | 69 | $103,317 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 63 | $103,076 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | 63 | $145,726 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 161 | $147,464 |
| 2023 | 751 | $129,385 |
| 2024 | 1,597 | $131,509 |
| 2025 | 1,404 | $573,749 |
| 2026 | 197 | $155,488 |
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