Personal Financial Advisors salary
Business & finance · OCC code 13-2052 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Personal Financial Advisors in the US earn a median of $102,140 per year (mean $160,210) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +106.3% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, well above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $70,620 and $172,540; the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more. The median hourly wage is $49.11. About 270,480 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is New York ($167,970). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Personal Financial Advisors pay range (national percentiles)
What personal financial advisors earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $49,990 |
| 25th percentile | $70,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,140 |
| Mean (average) | $160,210 |
| 75th percentile | $172,540 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $239,200+ |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Personal Financial Advisors salary by state
Median and mean wage for personal financial advisors in each of the 47 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $102,140.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $167,970 | $225,930 | 28,820 |
| 2 | Idaho | $136,440 | $143,410 | 930 |
| 3 | California | $128,650 | $170,480 | 34,070 |
| 4 | Delaware | $128,170 | $133,620 | 600 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $123,690 | $170,950 | 6,830 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $123,380 | $174,340 | 500 |
| 7 | Maryland | $122,510 | $173,120 | 5,560 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $115,680 | $158,660 | 5,240 |
| 9 | Washington | $112,020 | $156,310 | 6,510 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $107,030 | $144,310 | 3,990 |
| 11 | Illinois | $104,310 | $153,440 | 10,410 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $103,290 | $164,140 | 12,370 |
| 13 | Indiana | $101,670 | $158,560 | 5,370 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $101,320 | $147,450 | 7,410 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $100,880 | $118,310 | 1,290 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $100,840 | $137,650 | 650 |
| 17 | Kansas | $100,810 | $164,480 | 3,130 |
| 18 | Virginia | $99,990 | $155,160 | 5,560 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $98,990 | $114,900 | 480 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $98,900 | $140,490 | 2,070 |
| 21 | Michigan | $98,830 | $144,370 | 6,030 |
| 22 | Georgia | $98,490 | $150,650 | 7,540 |
| 23 | Montana | $96,670 | $145,440 | 480 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $94,420 | $134,100 | 6,360 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $89,390 | $143,910 | 4,350 |
| 26 | Florida | $88,040 | $157,670 | 21,230 |
| 27 | Colorado | $85,580 | $110,500 | 5,930 |
| 28 | Arizona | $85,150 | $104,330 | 7,190 |
| 29 | Missouri | $84,040 | $127,820 | 4,860 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $82,530 | $104,340 | 1,710 |
| 31 | Texas | $82,180 | $126,020 | 17,570 |
| 32 | Ohio | $82,100 | $120,980 | 10,210 |
| 33 | Nevada | $81,940 | $142,290 | 1,430 |
| 34 | Iowa | $81,790 | $129,680 | 2,400 |
| 35 | Vermont | $81,360 | $114,990 | 480 |
| 36 | Oregon | $80,190 | $121,410 | 2,120 |
| 37 | Alabama | $79,600 | $129,240 | 2,320 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $79,100 | $162,520 | 1,870 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $78,150 | $166,400 | 1,280 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $77,790 | $132,360 | 730 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $77,710 | $135,110 | 570 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $75,680 | $124,640 | 610 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $75,150 | $116,990 | 1,250 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $74,040 | $127,430 | 1,670 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $73,020 | $118,980 | 1,340 |
| 46 | Utah | $67,210 | $130,030 | 2,620 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $65,150 | $154,090 | 870 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: New York ($167,970). Lowest: Mississippi ($65,150).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors (this job) | $102,140 | $160,210 | +106.3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,320 | $110,080 | +106.7% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | $110,360 | +105.0% |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $114,710 | +104.4% |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $107,900 | +104.3% |
| Physical Therapists | $101,020 | $102,400 | +104.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do personal financial advisors make?
Personal Financial Advisors earn a national median of $102,140 per year (mean $160,210) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $70,620 (25th percentile) and $172,540 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more and the bottom 10% earn under $49,990. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for personal financial advisors?
The median hourly wage is $49.11 and the mean is $77.02 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays personal financial advisors the most?
New York has the highest median wage for personal financial advisors at $167,970, versus a national median of $102,140. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many personal financial advisors are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 270,480 personal financial advisors are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #33 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 13-2052), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20