SOC 13-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Examiners — Tennessee
Tennessee · 3 metro areas compared
At $87,110, median pay for Financial Examiners in Tennessee tracks the national median of $94,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $87,110, median pay for Financial Examiners in Tennessee tracks the national median of $94,160 closely. Pay ranges from under $51,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,500 to $121,700.
Employment stands at 500, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Tennessee ranks number 20th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Memphis records the highest median at $102,420. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,170 | −45.7% |
| 25th | $64,500 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $87,110 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $121,700 | +29.2% |
| 90th | $160,710 | +70.7% |
| Mean | $99,570 | +5.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $87,110 goes as far as $94,788 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,110 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,170 to $160,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Memphis, at $102,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Examiners in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $87,110, or $41.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $94,160, so pay in Tennessee is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $160,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Memphis, at $102,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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