Financial Advisor Salary in Washington, DC
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The median financial advisor in the Washington area earns $106,230 a year ($51.07 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($105,070). Half of the 4,330 financial advisors there earn between $75,540 and $206,190.
Median $106,230
10th: $58,79090th: $389,430
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,790 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $75,540 | $72,440 |
| Median | $106,230 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $206,190 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $389,430 | $357,020 |
| Average | $168,500 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 4,330 | 266,800 |
Washington, DC ranks 17th 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: $108,330
- Accountant: $102,140
- Loan Officer: $97,800
- Project Manager: $127,030
- Human Resources Specialist: $100,830
- Marketing Specialist: $87,160
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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.