Personal Financial Advisors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $126,480 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.81
10th percentile $74,620
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,940
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,620
    25th
    $92,400
    50th (median)
    $126,480
    75th
    $206,980

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 80% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 20% below 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106,680
    Accountants and Auditors$121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$139,140
    Management Analysts$141,150
    Project Management Specialists$136,250
    Human Resources Specialists$114,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in San Jose, CA is $60.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $231.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in San Jose, CA is 23.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $74,620 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,400.