Financial Managers in Massachusetts. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $161,870 and $287,520, with a median of $206,760.
Financial Managers in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 89 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $220,000. 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 | 11 | $125,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 17 | $167,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 15 | $220,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 37 | $262,386 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Financial Managers in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC | Vice President | 6 | $240,000 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL MARKETS | 2 | $271,843 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Finance Manager | 2 | $116,950 |
| Cengage Learning, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 2 | $550,000 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | Credit Risk Sr Manager | 2 | $160,608 |
| DHM Partners LLC | Managing Director | 2 | $251,285 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Financial Managers - KBGFJG178742-4 | 2 | $210,000 |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | Head of Finance Transformation | 2 | $314,200 |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | Business / Operational Audit [00081352] | 2 | $265,741 |
| Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company, Inc. | AVP, Chief Financial Officer | 2 | $246,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- VP - Finance at Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.$268,701CambridgeWage Level IIIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724867
- Director Startup Banking at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$166,899BostonWage Level IIDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689027
- Finance Sr. Manager at Citizens Financial Group, Inc.$151,216WestwoodDecided Mar 10, 2026I-200-26062-675917
- Principal, Investments at Serendipity Capital U.S. LLC$251,285BostonWage Level IVDecided Mar 9, 2026I-203-26061-673904
- Manager, Clinical Trials Office at Boston Medical Center Corporation$108,400BostonDecided Feb 26, 2026I-200-26050-650795
- Finance and Administration Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital$130,628BostonDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-601715
- Senior Managing Director at Leerink Partners LLC$345,000BostonWage Level IVDecided Feb 5, 2026I-203-26029-600107
- Credit Risk Sr Manager at Citizens Financial Group, Inc.$170,000WestwoodWage Level IIDecided Jan 28, 2026I-200-26021-575715
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.
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Financial Managers pay by experience level in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 37 certified offers. The most common variant is Vice President at a median of $242,500.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President | Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC | 14 | $242,500 |
| Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | Alnylam US, Inc. | 6 | $130,905 |
| Director, Corporate Finance | Analog Devices, Inc. | 5 | $216,000 |
| Managing Director | Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC | 5 | $251,285 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Cengage Learning, Inc. | 4 | $550,000 |
| Finance Manager | Boston Medical Center Corporation | 3 | $151,216 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Financial Managers in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 87 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $240,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC | 40 | $240,000 |
| Manufacturing | Alnylam US, Inc. | 15 | $215,000 |
| Professional services | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 15 | $171,600 |
| Technology and software | AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | 9 | $225,000 |
| Healthcare | Boston Medical Center Corporation | 3 | $125,500 |
| Retail and wholesale | TPS Group Holdings, LLC | 2 | $150,905 |
| Media and entertainment | Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. | 1 | $268,701 |
| Energy and utilities | LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. | 1 | $165,000 |
| Real estate | STAG Industrial Management LLC | 1 | $165,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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 Massachusetts?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in Massachusetts is $206,760.
- How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The Massachusetts median is +24.0% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
- What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Massachusetts?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $120,850 and the 90th-percentile at $332,490, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- 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.