Financial Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Median pay: $166,570/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +14.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
• Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
• Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
• Recruit staff members.
• Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
• Oversee training programs.
What's the median pay for Financial Managers?
The median pay for Financial Managers is $166,570 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Financial Managers?
Employment for Financial Managers is projected to change +14.8% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Financial Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Financial Managers?
About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.