Financial Manager Salary in Missouri: $169,500 Average

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Average base salary, Missouri

$169,500 / year

≈ $14,150 per month · $81.49 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Missouri · median $148,500

25th percentile
$116,500Average
$169,50075th percentile
$205,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Financial Manager salary by state

Alabama$165,500

Alaska$144,500

Arizona$164,000

Arkansas$141,500

California$218,000

Colorado$216,500

Connecticut$208,500

Delaware$211,000

District of Columbia$218,000

Florida$176,000

Georgia$189,500

Hawaii$152,000

Idaho$147,500

Illinois$190,500

Indiana$158,500

Iowa$155,000

Kansas$177,500

Kentucky$151,000

Louisiana$147,500

Maine$157,000

Maryland$176,500

Massachusetts$226,000

Michigan$163,500

Minnesota$182,500

Mississippi$133,000

Missouri$169,500

Montana$156,000

Nebraska$161,000

Nevada$160,000

New Hampshire$166,500

New Jersey$224,500

New Mexico$153,000

New York$255,000

North Carolina$203,000

North Dakota$158,500

Ohio$168,500

Oklahoma$157,000

Oregon$180,000

Pennsylvania$170,500

Rhode Island$187,500

South Carolina$166,500

South Dakota$178,500

Tennessee$170,000

Texas$186,500

Utah$174,000

Vermont$151,000

Virginia$206,500

Washington$202,500

West Virginia$132,500

Wisconsin$161,500

Wyoming$139,500

About this role

Financial Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Financial Managers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
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.
Recruit staff members.
Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Monitoring

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Financial Manager pay by experience level

Entry level$97,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$130,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$172,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$227,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$334,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+14.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

74,600

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Financial Manager salary by industry

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

136,850 workers

$167,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

122,870 workers

$206,500

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)

113,190 workers

$162,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

94,170 workers

$209,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

94,170 workers

$209,000

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

70,400 workers

$268,000

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

59,650 workers

$201,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

56,810 workers

$204,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

51,230 workers

$148,000

Insurance Carriers

34,690 workers

$203,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Financial Manager pays 34% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Investment Fund Manager$193,500

Computer and Information Systems Managers$199,000

Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,000

Clinical Research Coordinator$186,500

Marketing Manager$184,000

Public Relations Manager$170,500

Sales Manager$170,000

Compensation and Benefits Managers$168,500

Purchasing Manager$162,000

Advertising and Promotions Managers$159,500

Careers related to Financial Manager

Financial and Investment Analysts$121,000

Accountants and Auditors$98,000

Personal Financial Advisor$162,000

Credit Analyst$104,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$113,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make?

The average base salary for a Financial Manager in the United States is $193,500 per year, or about $93.03 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $130,000 and $227,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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