Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $98,960 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.58
10th percentile $51,680
90th percentile $195,450
Employed locally 90
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,680
    25th
    $60,540
    50th (median)
    $98,960
    75th
    $120,300
    90th
    $195,450

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 118% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,510
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $124,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $123,330
    Maryland $122,510
    Fond du Lac, WI $112,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,430
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Loan Officers $82,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Bismarck, ND is $47.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Bismarck, ND is 3.1% below 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $51,680 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,540.