Business and financial operations occupations: pay, outlook, and education
Official pay, projected growth, openings, and entry requirements for 831 U.S. occupations. Filter, sort, and open any career for state and metro pay, skills, programs, and licenses.
32 occupations. Wages Verified data Growth and openings Official projection
| Occupation | Median wage | Change 2025 to 2035 | Openings per year | Employment | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial risk specialists SOC 13-2054 | $117,330 | +7.4% | 4,800 | 66,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Personal financial advisors SOC 13-2052 | $105,070 | +1.4% | 17,100 | 299,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and investment analysts SOC 13-2051 | $102,740 | +7.2% | 24,700 | 377,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Project management specialists SOC 13-1082 | $102,320 | +6.7% | 76,500 | 1,094,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| Management analysts SOC 13-1111 | $101,860 | +10.1% | 94,100 | 1,077,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Labor relations specialists SOC 13-1075 | $95,420 | +2.1% | 4,800 | 66,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial examiners SOC 13-2061 | $94,160 | +9.3% | 4,500 | 70,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Budget analysts SOC 13-2031 | $91,640 | +1.9% | 2,900 | 50,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Accountants and auditors SOC 13-2011 | $83,680 | +5.0% | 115,300 | 1,595,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Credit analysts SOC 13-2041 | $83,510 | -4.3% | 3,100 | 64,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Business operations specialists, all other SOC 13-1199 | $83,050 | +3.9% | 98,700 | 1,157,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes SOC 13-1011 | $82,890 | +9.7% | 2,400 | 26,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $82,320 | +17.6% | 26,600 | 255,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Insurance underwriters SOC 13-2053 | $81,370 | -3.8% | 6,800 | 125,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial specialists, all other SOC 13-2099 | $81,100 | +4.1% | 9,400 | 137,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Compliance officers SOC 13-1041 | $80,730 | +3.8% | 32,700 | 436,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists SOC 13-1161 | $78,760 | +7.0% | 82,000 | 952,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Cost estimators SOC 13-1051 | $78,740 | -3.1% | 17,600 | 226,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Insurance appraisers, auto damage SOC 13-1032 | $78,240 | -8.7% | 700 | 13,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists SOC 13-1141 | $78,210 | +6.0% | 9,000 | 118,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators SOC 13-1031 | $78,000 | -5.5% | 20,900 | 376,100 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Buyers and purchasing agents SOC 13-1020 | $77,710 | +6.0% | 47,200 | 516,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Loan officers SOC 13-2072 | $76,690 | +1.1% | 17,100 | 283,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Human resources specialists SOC 13-1071 | $75,940 | +6.4% | 73,700 | 939,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Fundraisers SOC 13-1131 | $72,550 | +5.5% | 10,000 | 140,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Training and development specialists SOC 13-1151 | $69,280 | +10.8% | 46,000 | 472,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| Property appraisers and assessors SOC 13-2020 | $67,960 | +3.5% | 5,200 | 68,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents SOC 13-2081 | $62,370 | -1.0% | 4,400 | 60,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Meeting, convention, and event planners SOC 13-1121 | $61,160 | +5.8% | 16,800 | 172,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Farm labor contractors SOC 13-1074 | $58,460 | +7.4% | 100 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential |
| Tax preparers SOC 13-2082 | $54,920 | +4.7% | 9,400 | 95,800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Credit counselors SOC 13-2071 | $52,230 | +3.3% | 2,000 | 31,200 | Bachelor's degree |
Employment is from BLS Employment Projections (2025) when OEWS does not publish it. Median wage is the OEWS May 2025 national median annual wage; hourly medians are shown where BLS publishes hourly wages only.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.