Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $121,940 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.62
10th percentile $63,530
90th percentile —
Employed locally 12,240
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,530
    25th
    $78,430
    50th (median)
    $121,940
    75th
    $169,800

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 130% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 30% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $129,930
    California $128,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,400
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $126,690

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Project Management Specialists $103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Los Angeles, CA is $58.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.06 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 19.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $63,530 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,430.