Financial Advisor Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median financial advisor in the Raleigh area earns $104,780 a year ($50.38 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($105,070) and 8% above the North Carolina median ($96,880). Half of the 2,340 financial advisors there earn between $74,470 and $221,710.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,760 | $48,790 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $74,470 | $63,190 | $72,440 |
| Median | $104,780 | $96,880 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $221,710 | $153,970 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $558,250 | $287,290 | $357,020 |
| Average | $186,410 | $143,740 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 2,340 | 12,340 | 266,800 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 18th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $99,440
- 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
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Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Financial Analyst: $99,200
- Accountant: $81,950
- Loan Officer: $77,330
- Project Manager: $102,280
- Human Resources Specialist: $74,170
- Marketing Specialist: $78,980
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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.