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- New York City's Significant Industry report lists the top 10 most common finance jobs.
- The report also listed the projected growth rates and median salary for each.
- General and operations managers are the fastest-growing finance position in the city.
Looking for a job in the competitive world of finance so you can rock a vest to work every day or score one of those snazzy banker bags?
Great! There are many career paths you can take in the industry. You can manage money, be an investment banker, provide advice to clients, or conduct equity research.
As you narrow down what kind of job you'd like, it's important to consider that some offer better prospects than others in terms of salary potential and opportunities.
For some insight into which finance career might be best for you, consider job market data from one of the financial capitals of the world: New York City.
In 2025 the city published its 2024 New York City Significant Industry report, and highlighted its top 10 most common financial sector jobs. The report also highlights the average salary for each position, as well as their projected growth rate from 2020 to 2030.
Below, we've highlighted the 10 jobs in descending order of their projected growth rates.
General and Operations Managers
What they do: Oversee a finance team
Projected employment change: +27.6%
Share of industry workforce: 3.5%
Median salary: $240,319
Financial Managers
What they do: Oversee the finances of a company, manage risks
Projected employment change: +23.0%
Share of industry workforce: 6.4%
Median salary: NA
Sales Managers
What they do: Oversee a sales team
Projected employment change: +16.2%
Share of industry workforce: 2.6%
Median salary: NA
Accountants and Auditors
What they do: Manage taxes, budgets, and financial statements
Projected employment change: +15.0%
Share of industry workforce: 4.6%
Median salary: $146,746
Personal Financial Advisors
What they do: Provide individual investors with
Projected employment change: +6.1%
Share of industry workforce: 9.1%
Median salary: $179,561
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
What they do: Sell financial products and assets
Projected employment change: +3.2%
Share of industry workforce: 18.4%
Median salary: $217,671
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
What they do: Help with administrative tasks
Projected employment change: −10.1%
Share of industry workforce: 3.8%
Median salary: $103,471
Brokerage Clerks
What they do: Help brokers with administrative tasks
Projected employment change: −11.5%
Share of industry workforce: 2.5%
Median salary: $89,025
Financial and Investment Analysts
What they do: Analyze stocks to identify investment opportunities
Projected employment change: NA
Share of industry workforce: 13.9%
Median salary: $134,481
Software Developers
What they do: Manage and develop software systems
Projected employment change: NA
Share of industry workforce: 5.0%
Median salary: $177,845
