Wage data
Personal Financial Advisors Salary in the United States
The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in the United States is $105,070 per year, with most earning between $72,440 and $176,790 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$72K – $177K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $72,440 |
| Median (50th) | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $357,020 |
Personal Financial Advisors salary by metro
- New York$170,050 median
- San Francisco$160,610 median
- San Jose$136,820 median
- San Diego$130,330 median
- Sacramento$127,950 median
- Boston$126,530 median
- Miami$125,670 median
- Los Angeles$124,490 median
- Kansas City$123,140 median
- Portland$122,830 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.