Financial Manager Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$140,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$67.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#27 of 51
27,360 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Ohio?

A Financial Manager working in Ohio earns a median salary of $140,870 per year, or about $67.73 per hour. That is 15% below the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $82,190 while the top 10% make $273,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $107,000 and $192,560 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$82,190$39.51
25th percentile (early career)$107,000$51.44
50th percentile (median)$140,870$67.73
75th percentile (experienced)$192,560$92.58
90th percentile (top earners)$273,760$131.62

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 27th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($140,870) 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 Ohio?
The median Financial Manager salary in Ohio is $140,870 per year, or about $67.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,190 at the entry level to $273,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Financial Managers about 15% less than the national median of $166,570. Ohio ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $140,870 a year. About 27,360 Financial Managers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.