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

Financial Managerss out-earn Managers, All Others by $25K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Managers, All Others land at $141,900 and Financial Managerss 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 Others is Massachusetts ($182,950); for Financial Managerss 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)
N/A
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 Others or Financial Managerss?

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

Which has better job growth, Managers, All Other 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, 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 Others get paid the most?

Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Managers, All Others 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 Others earn $182,950 vs. $206,760 for Financial Managerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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