Financial Advisor Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Personal Financial Advisors" (13-2052); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Financial advisors help clients manage their finances, including investments, taxes, estate planning, and retirement. They assess financial situations and develop long-term strategies aligned with client goals.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Financial Advisor
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $170,050 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $160,610 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $130,330 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $126,530 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $125,670 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $124,490 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $122,830 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $115,600 |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | $114,540 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $113,210 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $151,071 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $138,920 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | 94.7 | $122,107 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $116,870 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $116,514 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | 111.9 | $116,484 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | 97.9 | $113,338 |
| 8 | El Paso, TX | 89.9 | $110,886 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | 114.2 | $110,087 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, CA | 113.6 | $109,619 |
Financial Advisor Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $112,000 | $170,050 | $302,290 | $420,630 | 23,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,850 | $160,610 | $293,030 | $450,120 | 7,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,550 | $130,330 | $189,690 | $405,540 | 3,010 |
| Boston, MA | $83,810 | $126,530 | $176,060 | $486,690 | — |
| Miami, FL | $74,850 | $125,670 | $226,170 | $427,160 | 8,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,860 | $124,490 | $179,000 | $285,090 | 13,980 |
| Portland, OR | $75,870 | $122,830 | $164,640 | $344,850 | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $76,560 | $115,600 | $163,900 | $397,940 | 2,030 |
| Seattle, WA | $78,410 | $114,540 | $179,490 | $435,040 | 3,940 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,240 | $113,210 | $173,240 | $322,440 | 8,370 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,890 | $110,910 | $180,610 | $377,000 | 1,350 |
| Washington, DC | $75,540 | $106,230 | $206,190 | $389,430 | 4,330 |
| Raleigh, NC | $74,470 | $104,780 | $221,710 | $558,250 | 2,340 |
| Atlanta, GA | $63,590 | $103,990 | $202,900 | $352,260 | 4,690 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,680 | $103,680 | $165,390 | $216,280 | 5,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,850 | $103,410 | $167,740 | $318,400 | 4,150 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $62,460 | $102,640 | $170,300 | $426,180 | 2,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,200 | $100,120 | $217,380 | $598,360 | 790 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,880 | $99,700 | $318,530 | $330,720 | 110 |
| Charlotte, NC | $74,740 | $99,440 | $136,260 | $222,260 | 4,850 |
| Houston, TX | $72,270 | $98,930 | $162,290 | $323,990 | 4,130 |
| Denver, CO | $65,340 | $98,740 | $151,020 | $294,770 | 4,700 |
| Austin, TX | $77,860 | $95,990 | $215,890 | $410,600 | 2,010 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,990 | $91,040 | $171,880 | $409,340 | 1,710 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,570 | $81,600 | $140,030 | $215,250 | 1,900 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $61,880 | $77,990 | $125,700 | $217,930 | 1,900 |
| Detroit, MI | $49,570 | $76,830 | $139,990 | $310,010 | 3,430 |
| Louisville, KY | $46,030 | $72,760 | $141,530 | $241,370 | 670 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $55,110 | $67,380 | $99,370 | $170,660 | 500 |
5About the Financial Advisor Role
Financial advisors help clients manage their finances, including investments, taxes, estate planning, and retirement. They assess financial situations and develop long-term strategies aligned with client goals.
Compensation for Financial Advisors varies by metro — from $67,380 at the low end in Oklahoma City, OK to $170,050 in New York, NY. The $102,670 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see financial advisor salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Financial Advisor salary in the US?
The national median Financial Advisor salary is $105,070 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $72,440 and the 90th percentile reaches $357,020.
Which city pays Financial Advisors the most?
Among the 29 metro areas covered here, New York, NY has the highest median wage for Financial Advisors at $170,050 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). San Francisco, CA ($160,610) and San Diego, CA ($130,330) are next.