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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Financial Managers salary in Dallas, Texas

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Dallas 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$169,200
Mean annual$187,310
Range (10th to 90th)$103,440 to $313,130
Dallas, Texas employment26,600
State vs national+1.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Dallas financial managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$103,44025TH$132,320MEDIAN$169,20075TH$218,17090TH$313,130

The middle 50% of workers earn between $132,320 and $218,170, with a median of $169,200.

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 Texas

How the Dallas metro compares to other major Texas metro areas for financial managers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Dallas, Texas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in the Dallas metropolitan area is $169,200.
Does Dallas pay more than the Texas state average for Financial Managers?
The Dallas metro median is +2.6% versus the Texas state median of $164,860.
How does Dallas compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
The Dallas metro median is +1.5% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Dallas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $103,440 and the 90th-percentile at $313,130 for the Dallas 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 Dallas 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.