Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $81,280 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.08
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile —
Employed locally 4,470
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $62,140
    50th (median)
    $81,280
    75th
    $151,200

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 101% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 1% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $95,800
    Midland, TX $94,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $94,660
    Abilene, TX $90,810
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $83,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $82,850

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Houston, TX is $39.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Houston, TX is 20.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,140.