Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $125,170 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.18
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile —
Employed locally 820
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $75,270
    50th (median)
    $125,170
    75th
    $178,780

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 145% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Personal Financial Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $169,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,350
    New York $167,970
    Boise City, ID $167,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,510
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $155,950

    Nearby metros — Personal Financial Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,350
    Utica-Rome, NY $129,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,480
    Ithaca, NY $120,700
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $118,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $112,120

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Albany, NY is $60.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $173.38 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Albany, NY is 22.5% above the national median of $102,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Personal Financial Advisors in Albany?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,270.