Financial Advisor Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median financial advisor in the Milwaukee area earns $125,810 a year ($60.49 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($105,070) and 5% above the Wisconsin median ($119,430). Half of the 2,150 financial advisors there earn between $97,510 and $206,620.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,820 | $51,760 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $97,510 | $77,730 | $72,440 |
| Median | $125,810 | $119,430 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $206,620 | $205,600 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $390,270 | $401,510 | $357,020 |
| Average | $170,420 | $166,810 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 2,150 | 5,200 | 266,800 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 7th 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
- Miami, FL: $125,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $124,490
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- Financial Analyst: $96,700
- Accountant: $80,290
- Loan Officer: $83,660
- Project Manager: $100,350
- Human Resources Specialist: $74,970
- Marketing Specialist: $73,880
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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.