Personal Financial Advisors pay in California
In California, the median pay for personal financial advisors is $62.66 an hour ($130,330 a year). About 32,200 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($105,070). California ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for personal financial advisors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.55 | $67,690 |
| 25% of workers | $40.32 | $83,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.66 | $130,330 |
| 75% of workers | $93.95 | $195,420 |
| 90% of workers | $189.35 | $393,860 |
Personal Financial Advisors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $160,610 | 7,130 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $136,820 | 1,530 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $130,330 | 3,010 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $127,950 | 1,260 |
| Napa | $127,240 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $124,490 | 13,980 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $124,380 | 210 |
| Visalia | $123,920 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $122,170 | 80 |
| Vallejo | $120,470 | 70 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $111,580 | 80 |
| Modesto | $105,080 | 110 |
| Salinas | $104,430 | 110 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $103,680 | 190 |
| Fresno | $100,240 | 200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $98,260 | 390 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $96,100 | 830 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $95,840 | 110 |
| Redding | $93,680 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $91,340 | 120 |
| Chico | $88,600 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for personal financial advisors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 17,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $88,900 |
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