What is the median annual wage for business and financial jobs?

The latest known median annual wage (2019) for business and financial jobs is $69,820, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

What are examples of business and financial jobs?

Accountants and auditors, appraisers of real estate, budget analysts, financial examiners, fundraisers, loan officers, logisticians, management analysts, financial advisors, market research analysts.

What are the highest paid business and financial jobs?

The highest median paying jobs (2019) are Personal financial advisors ($87,850), Management analysts ($85,260), Financial analysts ($81,590), Financial examiners ($81,090), Budget analysts ($76,540).

Business & Financial Occupations

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1.1 Business & Financial Jobs

1.2 Job Interview Topics – Common Job Interview Questions & Answers

The most recent data of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019) states the following about business and financial occupations:

Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 476,200 new jobs.

Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to a strong demand for accountants and auditors. In addition, increasing usage of data and market research in order to understand customers and product demand, and to evaluate marketing strategies, will lead to a growing demand for market research analysts.

This median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $69,820 in May 2019, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

(Source: bls.gov)

Business & Financial Jobs

Below you find a list of business and financial positions with a job summary, entry-level education, and median pay level. Each link brings you to a specific job page where you can find more information about the position, and commonly asked interview questions and answers for that job.

Occupation	Job Summary	Entry-Level Education	2019 Median Pay

Accountants and Auditors	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.	Bachelor's degree	$71,550
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	Appraisers and assessors of real estate provide a value estimate on land and buildings.	Bachelor's degree	$57,010
Budget Analysts	Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances.	Bachelor's degree	$76,540
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators	Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims.	See How to Become One	$66,540
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists conduct an organization’s compensation and benefits programs.	Bachelor's degree	$64,560
Cost Estimators	Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to make a product or provide a service.	Bachelor's degree	$65,250
Financial Analysts	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions.	Bachelor's degree	$81,590
Financial Examiners	Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions.	Bachelor's degree	$81,090
Fundraisers	Fundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization.	Bachelor's degree	$57,970
Human Resources Specialists	Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.	Bachelor's degree	$61,920
Insurance Underwriters	Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to provide insurance, and under what terms.	Bachelor's degree	$70,020
Labor Relations Specialists	Labor relations specialists interpret and administer labor contracts.	Bachelor's degree	$69,020
Loan Officers	Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.	Bachelor's degree	$63,270
Logisticians	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.	Bachelor's degree	$74,750
Management Analysts	Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.	Bachelor's degree	$85,260
Market Research Analysts	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service.	Bachelor's degree	$63,790
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings.	Bachelor's degree	$50,600
Personal Financial Advisors	Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their finances and plan for their financial future.	Bachelor's degree	$87,850
Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents	Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.	Bachelor's degree	$69,600
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of the government.	Bachelor's degree	$54,890
Training and Development Specialists	Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees.	Bachelor's degree	$61,210

(Source: bls.gov)

Job Interview Topics – Common Job Interview Questions & Answers

Below you can find a list of common job interview topics. Each link will direct you to an article regarding the specific topics that discuss commonly asked interview questions. Furthermore, each article discusses why the interviewer asks these questions and how you answer them!