Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $90,290 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.41
10th percentile $49,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,020
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,850
    25th
    $67,640
    50th (median)
    $90,290
    75th
    $136,090

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 107% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 7% 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
    California $128,650
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,370
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $120,620
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $116,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $114,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Des Moines, IA is $43.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.09 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Des Moines, IA is 11.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $49,850 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,640.