Financial Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Financial Managers in Colorado, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Colorado Median
$182,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$87.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#6 of 51
10,640 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Colorado?

A Financial Manager working in Colorado earns a median salary of $182,690 per year, or about $87.83 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $123,900 while the top 10% make $339,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $149,120 and $238,380 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Colorado

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$123,900$59.57
25th percentile (early career)$149,120$71.69
50th percentile (median)$182,690$87.83
75th percentile (experienced)$238,380$114.61
90th percentile (top earners)$339,290$163.12

How Colorado compares

Colorado ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$219,880
2Massachusetts$206,760
3New Jersey$199,110
4District of Columbia$188,880
5Virginia$185,220

Working as a Financial Manager in Colorado

Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($182,690) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make in Colorado?
The median Financial Manager salary in Colorado is $182,690 per year, or about $87.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $123,900 at the entry level to $339,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Financial Managers about 10% more than the national median of $166,570. Colorado ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Financial Managers?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $182,690 a year. About 10,640 Financial Managers are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.