Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,950 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.59
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $152,030
Employed locally 80
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $50,370
    50th (median)
    $71,950
    75th
    $119,260
    90th
    $152,030

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,370
    Human Resources Specialists$64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55,560
    Loan Officers$76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Northwest Illinois is $34.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.09 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Northwest Illinois is 29.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,370.