Mid-Level

Money Manager

Money managers make investment decisions for client accounts — managing portfolios, selecting securities, and balancing risk with return objectives.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Money Manager

A typical day mixes market analysis — research, position decisions — with client work like reviews and reporting. Risk management and compliance run throughout.

Collaboration involves clients, analysts, traders, and compliance. What's harder than expected is the psychological dimension — managing through volatility takes discipline that's easier to talk about than to live.

People who thrive tend to be analytically sharp, emotionally disciplined, and committed to continuous learning. If you find satisfaction in the intellectual challenge of managing money, the role often fits well.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Money Managers (SOC 13-2051.00, 13-2052.00, 41-3031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$47K–$215K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
+6.2%
10yr Growth
87K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
13-2051.0013-2052.0041-3031.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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