Financial managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$161,700
~$78/hr · ~$13,475/mo
US Jobs
869K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Financial management is a predominantly digital knowledge-work occupation focused on data analysis, reporting, and forecasting, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation and enhancement. While the role requires significant human judgment, strategic advisory, and leadership, the core technical tasks of monitoring financial details and preparing statements are being rapidly transformed by AI tools.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MIBEST VALUE | $178,150 | Below avg (90.6) | $196,590 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $218,920 | Above avg (113.1) | $193,633 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216,520 | Above avg (112.6) | $192,214 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $165,250 | Below avg (90.1) | $183,426 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $211,730 | Above avg (117.6) | $180,118 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $172,360 | Average (97.3) | $177,128 |
| Boulder, CO | $177,910 | Average (100.6) | $176,824 |
| Vineland, NJ | $166,050 | Below avg (93.9) | $176,809 |
| Greeley, CO | $170,290 | Below avg (96.6) | $176,205 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $188,020 | Above avg (107.0) | $175,702 |
| Midland, TX | $164,350 | Below avg (95.4) | $172,305 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $167,470 | Average (97.3) | $172,076 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $168,820 | Average (98.1) | $172,067 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $162,660 | Below avg (94.9) | $171,364 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $175,290 | Average (102.4) | $171,152 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+15% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$78/hr
Monthly Income
~$13,475/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)