Personal Financial Advisors pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for personal financial advisors is $44.38 an hour ($92,310 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($105,070). Iowa ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for personal financial advisors in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.67 | $51,310 |
| 25% of workers | $33.74 | $70,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.38 | $92,310 |
| 75% of workers | $71.29 | $148,290 |
| 90% of workers | $129.26 | $268,860 |
Personal Financial Advisors pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $124,540 | 180 |
| Sioux City | $98,200 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $94,270 | 640 |
| Cedar Rapids | $93,320 | 250 |
| Ames | $90,590 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $90,520 | 120 |
| Iowa City | $89,860 | 70 |
| Dubuque | $89,700 | 160 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,440 |
| Loan Officers | $83,670 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,370 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $75,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $79,390 |
| Financial Examiners | $80,370 |
| Tax Preparers | $53,660 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $80,160 |
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