Financial Advisor Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median financial advisor in the San Diego area earns $130,330 a year ($62.66 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($105,070) and about the same as the California median ($130,330). Half of the 3,010 financial advisors there earn between $95,550 and $189,690.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,640 | $67,690 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $95,550 | $83,860 | $72,440 |
| Median | $130,330 | $130,330 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $189,690 | $195,420 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $405,540 | $393,860 | $357,020 |
| Average | $175,290 | $170,070 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 3,010 | 32,200 | 266,800 |
San Diego, CA ranks 4th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $160,610
- San Jose, CA: $136,820
- Sacramento, CA: $127,950
- New York, NY: $170,050
- Boston, MA: $126,530
- Milwaukee, WI: $125,810
- Miami, FL: $125,670
- Kansas City, MO: $123,140
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Financial Analyst: $106,040
- Accountant: $96,340
- Loan Officer: $81,770
- Project Manager: $117,460
- Human Resources Specialist: $81,300
- Marketing Specialist: $79,440
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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.