Financial Examiners Salary in Michigan

Financial examiners in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $88,190 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($76,890), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $80,920 and the median at $71,050 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$88,190
Lansing$82,930
Grand Rapids$76,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$88,190	$75,930	$61,540	$65,393	100
Lansing	$82,930	$81,970	$64,600	$63,122	95
Grand Rapids	$76,890	$71,920	$56,330	$58,834	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Examiners salary in other states

Financial Examiners salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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