Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $57,020 -44.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $146,480
Employed locally 790
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $57,020
    75th
    $81,070
    90th
    $146,480

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 84% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 16% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $93,010
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,490
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,070
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,160
    Yuma, AZ $48,780
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $48,220

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,750
    Project Management Specialists$84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86,230
    Human Resources Specialists$62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Tucson, AZ is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Tucson, AZ is 44.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.