Personal Financial Advisors Salary in California

Ranked #5 of 49 · CA

8.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $170,070 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $130,330
Employment 32,200

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $67,690P25 $83,860 Median $130,330P75 $195,420P90 $393,860

About 80% of personal financial advisorss in California earn between $67,690 and $393,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$170,070
U.S. average
$156,670

The mean personal financial advisors salary in California is $170,070, about 8.6% above the U.S. average ($156,670). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,610 $214,350 7,130
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,820 $206,970 1,530
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,330 $175,290 3,010
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $127,950 $156,410 1,260
Napa, CA $127,240 $145,720 100
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,490 $151,050 13,980
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,380 $170,980 210
Visalia, CA $123,920 $133,000 80

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do personal financial advisors make in California?

The median personal financial advisors salary in California is $130,330 per year (mean $170,070), and about 80% earn between $67,690 and $393,860.

How much do personal financial advisors make per hour in California?

Roughly $82 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $170,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for personal financial advisors?

California ranks #5 of 49 states for personal financial advisors pay. Its mean salary of $170,070 is about 8.6% above the U.S. average of $156,670.

Which metro areas in California pay personal financial advisors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for personal financial advisors are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($160,610), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($136,820), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($130,330), by median annual wage.

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