The average salary for a financial advisor in California is around $100,260 per year.
Avg Salary
Financial advisors earn an average yearly salary of $100,260.
Wages typically start from $50,190.
63% above national average Updated in 2021
Financial advisor earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level financial advisor earnings begin at:
$78.36 per hour
$162,980 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level financial advisor earnings begin at:
$48.20 per hour
$100,260 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level financial advisor earnings begin at:
$29.59 per hour
$61,550 per year
10th percentile
Starting level financial advisor earnings begin at:
$24.13 per hour
$50,190 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Financial advisor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $99,540 |
| Rhode Island | $99,390 |
| Kentucky | $99,110 |
| Illinois | $98,210 |
| Alabama | $97,080 |
| Maryland | $95,840 |
| Vermont | $94,480 |
| North Carolina | $85,800 |
| New Mexico | $82,440 |
| Arkansas | $81,700 |
| Ohio | $81,570 |
| New Jersey | $81,410 |
| Oregon | $81,410 |
| New Hampshire | $80,950 |
| Louisiana | $80,540 |
| Georgia | $80,400 |
| Kansas | $80,400 |
| Colorado | $80,110 |
| Minnesota | $79,840 |
| Missouri | $79,650 |
| Nebraska | $79,650 |
| Texas | $79,400 |
| Wyoming | $78,950 |
| Iowa | $78,430 |
| Alaska | $77,970 |
| Indiana | $77,880 |
| Michigan | $77,750 |
| Florida | $77,570 |
| Idaho | $77,500 |
| Nevada | $77,300 |
| Oklahoma | $77,300 |
| South Carolina | $76,390 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $76,130 |
| Tennessee | $75,530 |
| Arizona | $64,100 |
| Utah | $63,240 |
| West Virginia | $62,610 |
| North Dakota | $62,380 |
| Hawaii | $61,690 |
| Mississippi | $48,550 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,820 |
| New York | $131,520 |
| District of Columbia | $127,930 |
| South Dakota | $125,100 |
| Maine | $124,410 |
| Massachusetts | $121,960 |
| Washington | $117,350 |
| Delaware | $106,510 |
| Connecticut | $103,360 |
| Montana | $103,010 |
| Virginia | $100,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,410 |
| California | $100,260 |
How do financial advisor salaries compare to similar careers?
Financial advisors earn 6% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than bank managers but more than financial analysts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Bank manager salary | $157K |
| Financial manager salary | $157K |
| Investment fund manager salary | $151K |
| Economist salary | $125K |
| Financial advisor salary | $100K |
| Mathematician salary | $118K |
| Actuary salary | $118K |
| Statistician salary | $102K |
| Financial analyst salary | $99K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)