SOC 11-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Financial Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Financial Managers across the United States is $166,570 per year, measured over 841,710 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $219,880.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Financial Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 97.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $219,880 and Mississippi pays $111,390.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $219,880 | 80,810 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $206,760 | 26,150 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $199,110 | 32,510 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $188,880 | 8,930 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $185,220 | 20,850 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $182,690 | 10,640 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $181,580 | 2,810 | |
| 8 | California | $180,770 | 93,310 | |
| 9 | Washington | $174,840 | 12,930 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $174,830 | 20,040 |
States with the most Financial Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 93,310 | $180,770 | |
| 2 | New York | 80,810 | $219,880 | |
| 3 | Texas | 71,870 | $164,860 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 52,720 | $165,880 | |
| 5 | Florida | 48,910 | $153,280 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 32,510 | $199,110 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 32,180 | $145,610 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 27,360 | $140,870 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 26,150 | $206,760 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 22,490 | $139,370 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $225,280 | 7,970 |
| 2 | New York | $221,010 | 89,960 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $216,150 | 17,040 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $211,000 | 7,210 |
| 5 | Boston | $209,780 | 21,650 |
| 6 | Denver | $193,400 | 7,490 |
| 7 | Boulder | $192,970 | 700 |
| 8 | Seattle | $185,550 | 8,500 |
| 9 | Washington | $185,270 | 26,430 |
| 10 | Trenton | $184,800 | 2,460 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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