Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $126,690 +24% vs national
Median hourly $60.91
10th percentile $65,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,420
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,850
    25th
    $90,920
    50th (median)
    $126,690
    75th
    $158,230

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 135% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $126,530

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Sacramento, CA is $60.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Sacramento, CA is 24% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $65,850 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,920.