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Administrative Services Managers vs. Financial Managers: Who Earns More?

Financial Managerss out-earn Administrative Services Managerss by $52K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Administrative Services Managerss land at $114,130 and Financial Managerss at $166,570. The education gap is real: administrative services manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while financial manager programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Administrative Services Managerss is Colorado ($157,000); for Financial Managerss it's New York ($219,880).

Administrative Services Managers
Financial Managers
Median salary
$114,130
$166,570
Hourly rate
$54.87/hr
$80.08/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$67,100
$94,310
Senior level (90th %)
$207,720
$323,270
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
263,960
841,710
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
14.8%
Category
Management
Management
Top-paying state
Colorado
New York

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Administrative Services Managers median pay.

State
Administrative Services Managers
Financial Managers
Colorado
$157,000
$182,690
New Jersey
$144,460
$199,110
New York
$142,280
$219,880
Delaware
$139,910
$181,580
Virginia
$130,850
$185,220
Washington
$130,630
$174,840
Rhode Island
$128,980
$166,940
District of Columbia
$128,610
$188,880
Connecticut
$120,200
$174,830
Massachusetts
$116,710
$206,760
Texas
$114,190
$164,860
California
$108,890
$180,770
Georgia
$108,250
$166,790
Illinois
$106,860
$165,880
North Carolina
$105,630
$166,780

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Administrative Services Managerss or Financial Managerss?

Financial Managerss earn more nationally. The median is $114,130 for Administrative Services Managerss versus $166,570 for Financial Managerss, a difference of $52K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Administrative Services Managers or Financial Managers?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Administrative Services Managers or Financial Managers?

Administrative Services Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Financial Managers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Administrative Services Managerss get paid the most?

Colorado is the top-paying state for Administrative Services Managerss at $157,000/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Administrative Services Managers vs. Financial Managers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Colorado, Administrative Services Managerss earn $157,000 vs. $182,690 for Financial Managerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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