Salary distribution
Where Arizona financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Financial Managers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 16 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $140,391. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 7 | $95,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $147,232 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $174,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $225,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Financial Managers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Methods, LLC | Managing Director, Financial Reporting Services | 3 | $150,000 |
| Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC | Tax Manager | 2 | $121,800 |
| Biocybernaut Institute of Arizona LLC | Chief Financial Officer | 2 | $174,000 |
| Dropbox, Inc. | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FP&A | 1 | $222,700 |
| First Solar, Inc. | MANAGER- TREASURY | 1 | $136,319 |
| Recovery Innovations Inc. | FP&A Manager | 1 | $93,000 |
| Williams Scotsman, Inc. | VP - Strategy | 1 | $302,721 |
| AIRPIPE-USA, LLC | Financial Controller | 1 | $90,000 |
| VRB Energy USA Inc. | Controller | 1 | $95,000 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | Senior Manager—Risk Management | 1 | $144,464 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Tax Manager at Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC$123,600PhoenixDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-420603
- SENIOR DIRECTOR, FP&A at Dropbox, Inc.$222,700ScottsdaleWage Level IVDecided Sep 25, 2025I-200-25261-318331
- MANAGER- TREASURY at First Solar, Inc.$136,319TempeDecided Sep 16, 2025I-200-25252-297239
- FP&A Manager at Recovery Innovations Inc.$93,000MesaWage Level IDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-257184
- Managing Director, Financial Reporting Services at Equity Methods, LLC$225,000ScottsdaleWage Level IVDecided Aug 20, 2025I-200-25225-241091
- Chief Financial Officer at Biocybernaut Institute of Arizona LLC$174,000SedonaWage Level IIIDecided Jun 13, 2025I-200-25157-063998
- VP - Strategy at Williams Scotsman, Inc.$302,721PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Jun 12, 2025I-200-25156-056370
- Financial Controller at AIRPIPE-USA, LLC$90,000GilbertWage Level IDecided May 20, 2025I-200-25133-968576
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Financial Managers pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Financial Managers specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 6 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Financial Officer at a median of $174,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Biocybernaut Institute of Arizona LLC | 3 | $174,000 |
| Manager, Financial Reporting - Data Science | Equity Methods, LLC | 3 | $148,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Financial Managers in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $150,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Equity Methods, LLC | 7 | $150,000 |
| Finance and insurance | Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC | 3 | $123,600 |
| Manufacturing | First Solar, Inc. | 2 | $115,660 |
| Technology and software | Dropbox, Inc. | 1 | $222,700 |
| Healthcare | Recovery Innovations Inc. | 1 | $93,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | AIRPIPE-USA, LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.
- 02
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- 03
Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.
- 04
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
- 05
Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
- 06
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- 07
Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.
- 08
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+14.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in Arizona is $132,290.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The Arizona median is -17.0% versus the BLS national figure of $159,352.
- Is Financial Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 14.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Financial Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.