BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Personal Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania

$165,100 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$79.38 per hour

▲ 5.4% above U.S. average7th of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$165,100per year
Median$105,200per year
Hourly$79.38per hour
10th – 90th percentile$59,960 – $392,900per year

Personal Financial Advisors Pay Range in Pennsylvania

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$59,960
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$75,930
  • 50th Percentile — Median$105,200
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$173,590
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$392,900

Half of Personal Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania earn more than $105,200. The top 10% make $392,900 or more, while entry-level workers start around $59,960.

Personal Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Pennsylvania ranks 7th of 49 states for Personal Financial Advisors pay, at $165,100 per year (5.4% above the U.S. average of $156,670).
  • 12,200 people work as Personal Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania — 4.6% of all U.S. Personal Financial Advisors jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.17: Personal Financial Advisors jobs are more concentrated in Pennsylvania than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,960; the top 10% earn over $392,900.
  • Hourly equivalent: $79.38 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $210,310.
  • Among business jobs in Pennsylvania, Project Management Specialists pays the most ($106,910).

Personal Financial Advisors Job Market in Pennsylvania

Key factors affecting compensation

Pennsylvania's key industries are Healthcare, Education, Finance, and its job market is rated strong. Personal Financial Advisors here earn $165,100 on average, placing the state 7th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Pennsylvania salary of $165,100 is roughly equivalent to $166,768 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, South Dakota ($175,820), Massachusetts ($172,430), California ($170,070) 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 Pennsylvania?

The average Personal Financial Advisors salary in Pennsylvania is $165,100 per year (median $105,200), which is 5.4% above the national average of $156,670.

How does Pennsylvania rank for Personal Financial Advisors pay?

Pennsylvania ranks 7th out of 49 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($210,310/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Personal Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania earn about $59,960 per year and the 25th percentile is $75,930.

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

About $79.38 per hour, based on the $165,100 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Personal Financial Advisors work in Pennsylvania?

BLS counts 12,200 Personal Financial Advisors jobs in Pennsylvania (OEWS May 2025).

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