Financial Manager Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$139,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$67.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#32 of 51
22,490 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Michigan?

A Financial Manager working in Michigan earns a median salary of $139,370 per year, or about $67.00 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $80,280 while the top 10% make $258,480 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $105,490 and $182,120 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$80,280$38.60
25th percentile (early career)$105,490$50.72
50th percentile (median)$139,370$67.00
75th percentile (experienced)$182,120$87.56
90th percentile (top earners)$258,480$124.27

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 32nd 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($139,370) 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 Michigan?
The median Financial Manager salary in Michigan is $139,370 per year, or about $67.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,280 at the entry level to $258,480 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Financial Managers about 16% less than the national median of $166,570. Michigan ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $139,370 a year. About 22,490 Financial Managers are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.