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Managers, All Other vs. Financial Managers: Who Earns More?

Financial Managers out-earn Managers, All Other by $25K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Managers, All Other land at $141,900 and Financial Managers at $166,570. The education gap is real: managers, all other programs typically require bachelor's degree, while financial manager programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Managers, All Other is Massachusetts ($182,950); for Financial Managers it's New York ($219,880).

Managers, All Other
Financial Managers
Median salary
$141,900
$166,570
Hourly rate
$68.22/hr
$80.08/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$74,300
$94,310
Senior level (90th %)
$238,270
$323,270
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
622,190
841,710
Job growth (10-year)
4.5%
14.8%
Category
Management
Management
Top-paying state
Massachusetts
New York

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Managers, All Other median pay.

State
Managers, All Other
Financial Managers
Massachusetts
$182,950
$206,760
District of Columbia
$175,720
$188,880
California
$174,560
$180,770
Colorado
$171,140
$182,690
Delaware
$168,060
$181,580
New York
$167,200
$219,880
Virginia
$166,230
$185,220
Rhode Island
$165,900
$166,940
Washington
$164,160
$174,840
Connecticut
$162,690
$174,830
New Jersey
$161,510
$199,110
North Carolina
$141,160
$166,780
Illinois
$140,240
$165,880
Texas
$134,390
$164,860
Georgia
$125,000
$166,790

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Managers, All Other or Financial Managers?

Financial Managers earn more nationally. The median is $141,900 for Managers, All Other versus $166,570 for Financial Managers, a difference of $25K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Managers, All Other or Financial Managers?

Financial Managers has the better 10-year outlook at 14.8% projected growth, compared to 4.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Managers, All Other or Financial Managers?

Managers, All Other typically requires bachelor's degree. Financial Managers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Managers, All Other get paid the most?

Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Managers, All Other at $182,950/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Managers, All Other vs. Financial Managers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Managers, All Other earn $182,950 vs. $206,760 for Financial Managers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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