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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Financial Managers salary in Columbus, Ohio

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Columbus metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$145,630
Mean annual$164,700
Range (10th to 90th)$91,210 to $267,050
Columbus, Ohio employment5,750
State vs national-12.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Columbus financial managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$91,21025TH$112,880MEDIAN$145,63075TH$186,61090TH$267,050

The middle 50% of workers earn between $112,880 and $186,610, with a median of $145,630.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.

  2. 02

    Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.

  3. 03

    Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.

  4. 04

    Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.

  5. 05

    Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.

  6. 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.

  7. 07

    Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.

  8. 08

    Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.

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Other metros in Ohio

How the Columbus metro compares to other major Ohio metro areas for financial managers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Columbus, Ohio?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in the Columbus metropolitan area is $145,630.
Does Columbus pay more than the Ohio state average for Financial Managers?
The Columbus metro median is +3.4% versus the Ohio state median of $140,870.
How does Columbus compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
The Columbus metro median is -12.7% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Columbus?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $91,210 and the 90th-percentile at $267,050 for the Columbus metro area.
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.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Columbus CBSA boundary 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.