Financial Managers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $137,440 -15% vs national
Median hourly $66.08
10th percentile $80,220
90th percentile —
Employed locally 6,060
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,220
    25th
    $104,950
    50th (median)
    $137,440
    75th
    $189,380

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 201% Median Financial Managers salary is 101% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $140,750
    Columbus, OH $136,840
    Ohio $133,450
    Akron, OH $132,410
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $130,640
    Canton-Massillon, OH $120,570

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$97,220
    Medical and Health Services Managers$126,530
    Sales Managers$127,670
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,220
    Construction Managers$94,220
    Industrial Production Managers$103,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Cleveland, OH is $66.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $167.56 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Cleveland, OH is 15% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,220 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,950.