Financial Advisor Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median financial advisor in the Seattle area earns $114,540 a year ($55.07 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($105,070) and about the same as the Washington median ($114,050). Half of the 3,940 financial advisors there earn between $78,410 and $179,490.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,860 | $58,650 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $78,410 | $77,710 | $72,440 |
| Median | $114,540 | $114,050 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $179,490 | $174,970 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $435,040 | $344,850 | $357,020 |
| Average | $171,950 | $162,590 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 3,940 | 5,790 | 266,800 |
Seattle, WA ranks 14th 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: $124,790
- Accountant: $99,370
- Loan Officer: $83,720
- Project Manager: $130,380
- Human Resources Specialist: $92,770
- Marketing Specialist: $102,170
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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.