Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 80 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 | 9 | $122,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 14 | $167,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 14 | $216,794 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 26 | $270,000 |
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 |
| DHM Partners LLC | Managing Director | 2 | $251,285 |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | Head of Finance Transformation | 2 | $314,200 |
| Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company, Inc. | Vice President, Treasurer and Head of Capital Planning | 2 | $246,000 |
| Weiss Asset Management LP | Managing Director of Quantitative Strategies | 2 | $270,000 |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | Business / Operational Audit [00081352] | 2 | $265,741 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL MARKETS | 2 | $271,843 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Financial Managers - KBGFJG178742-4 | 2 | $210,000 |
| Cengage Learning, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 2 | $550,000 |
| North Colony Asset Management, LLC | DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS | 1 | $150,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Managing Director at DHM Partners LLC$251,285CambridgeDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460464
- DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS at North Colony Asset Management, LLC$150,000CambridgeDecided Dec 2, 2025I-201-25328-432344
- Senior Vice President, Finance at Pembroke Real Estate LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments$203,981BostonDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-428794
- Director - Growth, Strategy & Finance at J & J Asset Management Corporation$167,000NewtonDecided Nov 28, 2025I-203-25324-424278
- SVP, Portfolio Manager, Research at Acadian Asset Management LLC.$225,000BostonDecided Nov 25, 2025I-203-25322-416927
- Vice President at Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC$260,000BostonDecided Nov 21, 2025I-202-25318-410630
- Vice President at Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC$260,000BostonDecided Nov 21, 2025I-202-25318-410637
- VP of Finance at Electrified Thermal Solutions, Inc.$252,000MedfordDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25315-397277
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 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 31 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 |
| Director, Treasury | Analog Devices, Inc. | 5 | $216,000 |
| Managing Director | DHM Partners LLC | 4 | $245,170 |
| Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | Inspire Resources, LLC | 4 | $145,000 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Cengage Learning, Inc. | 4 | $550,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Financial Managers in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 78 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 | 38 | $240,000 |
| Manufacturing | SpineFrontier, Inc. | 16 | $214,500 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 12 | $180,100 |
| Technology and software | AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | 9 | $225,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | TPS Group Holdings, LLC | 1 | $165,000 |
| Healthcare | Boston Medical Center Corporation | 1 | $125,500 |
| 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 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 Massachusetts?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in Massachusetts is $181,170.
- How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The Massachusetts median is +13.7% 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.