Financial Advisor Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median financial advisor in the Columbus area earns $81,600 a year ($39.23 an hour), 22% below the U.S. median ($105,070) and 10% below the Ohio median ($90,990). Half of the 1,900 financial advisors there earn between $64,570 and $140,030.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,860 | $49,400 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $64,570 | $63,670 | $72,440 |
| Median | $81,600 | $90,990 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $140,030 | $158,070 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $215,250 | $222,060 | $357,020 |
| Average | $118,200 | $123,380 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 1,900 | 7,680 | 266,800 |
Columbus, OH ranks 41st 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
- Cleveland, OH: $81,130
- Cincinnati, OH: $80,540
- 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
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- Financial Analyst: $97,920
- Accountant: $81,700
- Loan Officer: $82,160
- Project Manager: $98,660
- Human Resources Specialist: $75,440
- Marketing Specialist: $77,010
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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.