Financial Advisor Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median financial advisor in the Buffalo area earns $103,650 a year ($49.83 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($105,070) and 38% below the New York State median ($166,400). Half of the 690 financial advisors there earn between $67,640 and $175,530.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,300 | $76,190 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $67,640 | $102,080 | $72,440 |
| Median | $103,650 | $166,400 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $175,530 | $282,050 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $374,020 | $427,700 | $357,020 |
| Average | $156,290 | $210,310 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 690 | 21,550 | 266,800 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 22nd for financial advisor pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: New York, NY ($170,050).
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Check my payFinancial advisor pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $170,050
- San Francisco, CA: $160,610
- San Jose, CA: $136,820
- San Diego, CA: $130,330
- Sacramento, CA: $127,950
- Boston, MA: $126,530
- Milwaukee, WI: $125,810
- Miami, FL: $125,670
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- Financial Analyst: $96,490
- Accountant: $82,120
- Loan Officer: $76,170
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- Human Resources Specialist: $74,510
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.