Financial Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $165,220 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $79.43
10th percentile $98,570
90th percentile —
Employed locally 17,440
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,570
    25th
    $128,920
    50th (median)
    $165,220
    75th
    $212,020

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 205% Median Financial Managers salary is 105% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $168,100
    Midland, TX $164,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $164,240
    Odessa, TX $146,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $145,080
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $136,400

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,090
    Sales Managers$131,040
    Construction Managers$101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers$119,990
    Marketing Managers$144,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Houston, TX is $79.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $149.40 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Houston, TX is 2.2% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $98,570 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,920.