U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment of business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 591,800 new jobs. Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to 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 growing demand for market research analysts.

This median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $68,350 in May 2018, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $38,640.

OCCUPATION	JOB SUMMARY	ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION	2018 MEDIAN PAY
Table of Contents Accountants and Auditors Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Budget Analysts Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Cost Estimators Financial Analysts Financial Examiners Fundraisers Human Resources Specialists Insurance Underwriters Labor Relations Specialists Loan Officers Logisticians Management Analysts Market Research Analysts Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Personal Financial Advisors Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Training and Development Specialists 2018 Median Pay Entry-level Education Accountants and Auditors	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.	Bachelor’s degree	$70,500
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	Appraisers and assessors of real estate provide a value estimate on land and buildings.	Bachelor’s degree	$54,980
Budget Analysts	Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances.	Bachelor’s degree	$76,220
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators	Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims.	See How to Become One	$65,670
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists conduct an organization’s compensation and benefits programs.	Bachelor’s degree	$63,000
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	$64,040
Financial Analysts	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions.	Bachelor’s degree	$85,660
Financial Examiners	Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions.	Bachelor’s degree	$80,180
Fundraisers	Fundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization.	Bachelor’s degree	$56,950
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	$60,880
Insurance Underwriters	Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to provide insurance, and under what terms.	Bachelor’s degree	$69,380
Labor Relations Specialists	Labor relations specialists interpret and administer labor contracts.	Bachelor’s degree	$67,790
Loan Officers	Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.	Bachelor’s degree	$63,040
Logisticians	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.	Bachelor’s degree	$74,600
Management Analysts	Management analysts propose ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.	Bachelor’s degree	$83,610
Market Research Analysts	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service.	Bachelor’s degree	$63,120
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of events and professional meetings.	Bachelor’s degree	$49,370
Personal Financial Advisors	Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their finances and plan for their financial future.	Bachelor’s degree	$88,890
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	$67,600
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	$54,440
Training and Development Specialists	Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees.	Bachelor’s degree	$60,870