Financial Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Financial Managers to increase by 9.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 879,700 to 964,600 jobs. Its estimate of 65,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($166,570), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
879,700
Projected employment (2034)
964,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
65,600
Pay & Preparation
$166,570
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Complex Problem Solving (4.25/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.12/5) • Management of Financial Resources (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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