Financial Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 841,710 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $94,310 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $125,490 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $166,570 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $219,980 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $323,270 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$94K
25th
$125K
Median
$167K
75th
$220K
90th
$323K
Highest Paying States for Financial Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $246,560 |
| Massachusetts | $218,230 |
| New Jersey | $216,740 |
| California | $210,490 |
| District of Columbia | $210,420 |
| Colorado | $209,360 |
| Delaware | $203,890 |
| Connecticut | $201,260 |
| Virginia | $199,320 |
| North Carolina | $196,240 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Financial Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $246,560 per year, while North Carolina has an average of $196,240 — a difference of $50,320. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Financial Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 841,710 workers were employed as Financial Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $186,910 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-3031