Personal Financial Advisors Salary (2025)
Based on 266,800 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,190 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $72,440 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $105,070 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $176,790 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $357,020 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$72K
Median
$105K
75th
$177K
90th
$357K
Highest Paying States for Personal Financial Advisors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $210,310 |
| New Jersey | $191,890 |
| South Dakota | $175,820 |
| Massachusetts | $172,430 |
| California | $170,070 |
| Wisconsin | $166,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $165,100 |
| Virginia | $163,180 |
| Florida | $162,780 |
| Washington | $162,590 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Personal Financial Advisors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $210,310 per year, while Washington has an average of $162,590 — a difference of $47,720. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Personal Financial Advisors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 266,800 workers were employed as Personal Financial Advisorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $156,670 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2052