BLS SOC 13-2052 · Finance
Financial Advisor Salary
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$91,733
annual
25th Percentile
$70,634
annual
75th Percentile
$117,418
annual
90th Percentile
$146,773
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $70,634Median: $91,733P75: $117,418P90: $146,773
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Top Paying Cities for Financial Advisor
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $126,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $122,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $121,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $112,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $109,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $108,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $104,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $101,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $101,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $97,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $89,011 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $87,778 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $87,640 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | $87,379 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $86,667 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $85,981 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $85,981 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $85,437 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $84,821 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $83,333 |
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Financial Advisor Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $97,020 | $126,000 | $161,280 | $201,600 | 41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $93,940 | $122,000 | $156,160 | $195,200 | 46,400 |
| New York, NY | $93,170 | $121,000 | $154,880 | $193,600 | 54,400 |
| Boston, MA | $86,240 | $112,000 | $143,360 | $179,200 | 33,600 |
| Washington, DC | $83,930 | $109,000 | $139,520 | $174,400 | 36,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,160 | $108,000 | $138,240 | $172,800 | 38,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,080 | $104,000 | $133,120 | $166,400 | 19,200 |
| Austin, TX | $77,770 | $101,000 | $129,280 | $161,600 | 30,400 |
| Portland, OR | $77,770 | $101,000 | $129,280 | $161,600 | 16,000 |
| Denver, CO | $74,690 | $97,000 | $124,160 | $155,200 | 22,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 28,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 28,000 |
| Houston, TX | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 22,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,070 | $91,000 | $116,480 | $145,600 | 17,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 24,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 17,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,760 | $88,000 | $112,640 | $140,800 | 20,000 |
| Miami, FL | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 17,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 14,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $65,450 | $85,000 | $108,800 | $136,000 | 14,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,910 | $83,000 | $106,240 | $132,800 | 16,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,910 | $83,000 | $106,240 | $132,800 | 11,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $62,370 | $81,000 | $103,680 | $129,600 | 12,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,830 | $79,000 | $101,120 | $126,400 | 11,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 12,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 12,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $55,440 | $72,000 | $92,160 | $115,200 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $54,670 | $71,000 | $90,880 | $113,600 | 7,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $52,360 | $68,000 | $87,040 | $108,800 | 6,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,510 | $63,000 | $80,640 | $100,800 | 4,800 |
Top Skills for Financial Advisor
Portfolio ManagementFinancial PlanningRetirement PlanningTax StrategyClient Communication