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Personal Financial Advisors

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Personal Financial Advisors

National Avg Annual Salary

$160,210

National Avg Hourly Wage

$77.02

National Total Employment

270,480

Top Metro Avg Salary

$259,240

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Highest Paying State

New York leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $225,930.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 34,070 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC shows an average annual salary of $259,240.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 28,950 jobs.

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Top States for Personal Financial Advisors

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New York NY $225,930 28,820 Open
South Dakota SD $174,340 500 Open
Maryland MD $173,120 5,560 Open
New Jersey NJ $170,950 6,830 Open
California CA $170,480 34,070 Open
Louisiana LA $166,400 1,280 Open
Kansas KS $164,480 3,130 Open
Pennsylvania PA $164,140 12,370 Open
Kentucky KY $162,520 1,870 Open
Wisconsin WI $158,660 5,240 Open

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