Estimate · based on BLS national data

Personal Financial Advisors in Louisiana

$137,870 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$66.28 per hour

▼ 12.0% below U.S. average24th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$137,870per year
Median$92,462per year
Hourly$66.28per hour
10th – 90th percentile$57,668 – $289,044per year

Personal Financial Advisors Pay Range in Louisiana

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$57,668
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$111,670
  • 50th Percentile — Median$92,462
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$233,175
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$289,044

Half of Personal Financial Advisors in Louisiana earn more than $92,462. The top 10% make $289,044 or more, while entry-level workers start around $57,668.

Personal Financial Advisors in Louisiana: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Louisiana ranks 24th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisors pay, at $137,870 per year (12.0% below the U.S. average of $156,670).
  • 1,470 people work as Personal Financial Advisors in Louisiana — 0.6% of all U.S. Personal Financial Advisors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.44: Personal Financial Advisors jobs are less concentrated in Louisiana than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,668; the top 10% earn over $289,044.
  • Hourly equivalent: $66.28 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $210,310.
  • Among business jobs in Louisiana, Management Analysts pays the most ($103,780).

Personal Financial Advisors Job Market in Louisiana

Key factors affecting compensation

Louisiana's key industries are Energy, Tourism, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Personal Financial Advisors here earn $137,870 on average, placing the state 24th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Louisiana salary of $137,870 is roughly equivalent to $156,670 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Texas ($146,000), District of Columbia ($144,800), North Carolina ($143,740) are the closest alternatives for Personal Financial Advisors weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Personal Financial Advisors salary in Louisiana?

The average Personal Financial Advisors salary in Louisiana is $137,870 per year (median $92,462), which is 12.0% below the national average of $156,670.

How does Louisiana rank for Personal Financial Advisors pay?

Louisiana ranks 24th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($210,310/yr).

How much do entry-level Personal Financial Advisors make in Louisiana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Personal Financial Advisors in Louisiana earn about $57,668 per year and the 25th percentile is $111,670.

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

About $66.28 per hour, based on the $137,870 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Personal Financial Advisors work in Louisiana?

BLS counts 1,470 Personal Financial Advisors jobs in Louisiana (OEWS May 2025).

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