Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $97,790 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.02
10th percentile $57,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,710
    25th
    $69,530
    50th (median)
    $97,790
    75th
    $161,130

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 104% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 4% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,350
    Delaware $128,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $126,530
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $121,220
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $113,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $112,120

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Accountants and Auditors$90,140
    Compliance Officers$82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Olympia, WA is $47.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Olympia, WA is 4.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $57,710 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,530.