Financial Manager Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$164,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$79.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#15 of 51
71,870 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Texas?

Financial Managers in Texas take home a median of $164,860 annually — roughly $79.26 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $166,570.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $98,250 while the top 10% make $309,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $127,480 and $214,070 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$98,250$47.24
25th percentile (early career)$127,480$61.29
50th percentile (median)$164,860$79.26
75th percentile (experienced)$214,070$102.92
90th percentile (top earners)$309,290$148.70

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 15th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($164,860) 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 Texas?
The median Financial Manager salary in Texas is $164,860 per year, or about $79.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $98,250 at the entry level to $309,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Financial Managers about 1% less than the national median of $166,570. Texas ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $164,860 a year. About 71,870 Financial Managers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.