Business and Financial Occupations
In these occupations, workers are involved in day-to-day activities of running a business or with matters related to money.
Overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2034. About 942,500 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 80,920 in May 2025, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
Make it Work employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Accountants and Auditors | Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. | Bachelor’s degree | € 81,680 |
 | Budget Analysts | Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. | Bachelor’s degree | € 87,930 |
 | Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators | Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims. | Bachelor’s degree | € 76,790 |
 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary. | Bachelor’s degree | € 77,020 |
 | Compliance Officers | Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements. | Bachelor’s degree | € 78,420 |
 | Cost Estimators | Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to make a product or provide a service. | Bachelor’s degree | € 77,070 |
 | Credit Counselors | Credit counselors advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. They also may provide guidance on credit issues and on budgeting, mortgages, or student financial aid packages. | Bachelor’s degree | € 50,480 |
 | Financial Analysts | Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. | Bachelor’s degree | € 101,910 |
 | Financial Examiners | Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. | Bachelor’s degree | € 90,400 |
 | Fundraisers | Fundraisers organize activities to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization. | Bachelor’s degree | € 66,490 |
 | Human Resources Specialists | Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations. | Bachelor’s degree | € 72,910 |
 | Insurance Underwriters | Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. | Bachelor’s degree | € 79,880 |
 | Labor Relations Specialists | Labor relations specialists resolve employee-management disputes and negotiate labor contracts. | Bachelor’s degree | € 93,500 |
 | Loan Officers | Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications. | Bachelor’s degree | € 74,180 |
 | Logisticians | Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain. | Bachelor’s degree | € 80,880 |
 | Management Analysts | Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. | Bachelor’s degree | € 101,190 |
 | Market Research Analysts | Market research analysts study consumer preferences, business conditions, and other factors to assess potential sales of a product or service. | Bachelor’s degree | € 76,950 |
 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings. | Bachelor’s degree | € 59,440 |
 | Personal Financial Advisors | Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future. | Bachelor’s degree | € 102,140 |
 | Project Management Specialists | Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project. | Bachelor’s degree | € 100,750 |
 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Property appraisers and assessors provide a value estimate on real estate and on tangible personal and business property. | Bachelor’s degree | € 65,420 |
 | 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 | € 79,830 |
 | 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 | € 59,740 |
 | Training and Development Specialists | Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees. | Bachelor’s degree | € 65,850 |