How much does a personal financial advisor make in California?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for personal financial advisors in California. That is $62.66 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.66
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 32,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,690Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $393,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| 25th | $83,860 | $40.32 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 75th | $195,400 | $93.95 | |
| 90th | $393,900 | $189.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $160,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $130,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,000 |
| Napa, CA | $127,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $124,400 |
| Visalia, CA | $123,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $122,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $120,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $111,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $105,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $104,400 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $103,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $100,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,840 |
| Redding, CA | $93,680 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $91,340 |
| Chico, CA | $88,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal financial advisors.
| 1. New York | $166,400 |
| 2. New Jersey | $158,600 |
| 3. California | $130,300 |
| 4. Connecticut | $129,700 |
| 5. South Dakota | $128,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $125,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal financial advisor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.66 ($130,300 a year).
Do personal financial advisors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $105,100 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for personal financial advisor pay?
California ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays personal financial advisors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $160,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.