Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $57,760 -43.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $199,960
Employed locally 40
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $115,620
    90th
    $199,960

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 103% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Wheeling, WV-OH $105,130
    Charleston, WV $104,540
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $89,020
    Morgantown, WV $82,040
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $79,990

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$95,640
    Human Resources Specialists$89,860
    Financial Specialists, All Other$92,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,540
    Management Analysts$103,400
    Project Management Specialists$87,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Parkersburg, WV is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Parkersburg, WV is 43.5% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.