Financial Managers
Occupation
$161,700
National Median Salary
$77.74
Median Hourly Wage
818,620
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+40.2%
10 Year Change
$115,320
2014 Median
$161,700
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Financial Managers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $222,420 | 1,450 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $216,770 | 61,830 |
| Other Investment Pools and Funds | $216,060 | 1,330 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $214,460 | 940 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $210,140 | 1,750 |
Top Paying States for Financial Managers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $215,740 | 67,510 |
| New Jersey | $188,750 | 32,370 |
| District of Columbia | $181,210 | 7,950 |
| Massachusetts | $181,170 | 27,690 |
| Delaware | $180,050 | 2,800 |
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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Other Investment Pools and Funds
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
Motion Picture and Video Industries
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Software Publishers
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Scientific Research and Development Services
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Veterinary Services
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