Personal Financial Advisors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$102,140
~$49/hr · ~$8,512/mo
US Jobs
326K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
The core technical tasks of this role—analyzing market data, optimizing portfolios, and tax planning—are digital and highly susceptible to AI automation, as evidenced by the rise of robo-advisors. However, the occupation is protected by a significant interpersonal component, as clients often require human trust, emotional reassurance during market volatility, and complex ethical judgment that AI cannot yet fully replicate.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, IDBEST VALUE | $167,940 | Below avg (94.2) | $178,197 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $155,950 | Below avg (92.3) | $168,903 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $168,350 | Above avg (112.6) | $149,452 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $131,420 | Below avg (90.2) | $145,705 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $129,570 | Below avg (91.6) | $141,449 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $132,170 | Below avg (93.5) | $141,337 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $129,930 | Below avg (92.7) | $140,109 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $126,600 | Below avg (90.5) | $139,907 |
| Great Falls, MT | $126,530 | Below avg (93.4) | $135,459 |
| Pocatello, ID | $118,720 | Below avg (88.6) | $134,008 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $157,510 | Above avg (117.6) | $133,993 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $120,580 | Below avg (90.1) | $133,842 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $120,720 | Below avg (90.8) | $132,946 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $129,500 | Average (97.6) | $132,649 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $128,000 | Average (97.1) | $131,842 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+10% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$49/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,512/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)