Financial Examiner Salary in Tennessee
Based on 500+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$87,110
$41.88/hr
vs National Average
$89,293
-2.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $161K
500 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Financial Examiner in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,170 |
| 25th percentile | $64,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,110 |
| 75th percentile | $121,700 |
| 90th percentile | $160,710 |
Top-Paying Industries for Financial Examiner (U.S.)
Which industries pay Financial Examiners the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Financial Examiners in Tennessee tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $144,000 | 370 |
| Manufacturing | $117,060 | 30 |
| Wholesale Trade | $115,230 | 40 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $106,440 | 12K |
| Information | $100,380 | 180 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Financial Examiner in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Tennessee) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,730 |
| 2023 | $63,600 |
| 2024 | $82,630 |
| 2025 | $87,110 |
| 2026 (projected) | $91,833 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,730 | $80,070 |
| 2023 | $63,600 | $82,485 |
| 2024 | $82,630 | $86,730 |
| 2025 | $87,110 | $89,293 |
| 2026 (projected) | $91,833 | $94,134 |
Financial Examiner Salary by Experience Level in Tennessee
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $64,500 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $87,110 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $121,700 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $160,710 |
Financial Examiner Salary in Other States
Related Financial Examiner Salaries in Tennessee
How other high-demand occupations in Tennessee compare to Financial Examiner ($87,110 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Financial Examiner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in TN | $141,010 | +61.9% | $67.79/hr |
| Economist in TN | $117,650 | +35.1% | $56.56/hr |
| Actuary in TN | $108,930 | +25.0% | $52.37/hr |
| Financial Analyst in TN | $92,990 | +6.8% | $44.71/hr |
| Budget Analyst in TN | $86,570 | -0.6% | $41.62/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in TN | $84,160 | -3.4% | $40.46/hr |
| Accountant in TN | $76,840 | -11.8% | $36.94/hr |
| Credit Analyst in TN | $72,550 | -16.7% | $34.88/hr |
| Tax Examiner in TN | $69,240 | -20.5% | $33.29/hr |
| Compliance Officer in TN | $63,960 | -26.6% | $30.75/hr |
| Loan Officer in TN | $62,800 | -27.9% | $30.19/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in TN | $58,050 | -33.4% | $27.91/hr |