The salary statistics and trend of personal financial advisors in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare personal financial advisor salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $191,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for personal financial advisors in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) personal financial advisors is $191,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent personal financial advisors is $38,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of personal financial advisors in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,510 | -9.70% | -21.37% |
| 2016 | $87,220 | 8.14% | - |
| 2015 | $80,120 | -0.17% | - |
| 2014 | $80,260 | 6.01% | - |
| 2013 | $75,440 | -27.92% | - |
| 2012 | $96,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of personal financial advisors in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of personal financial advisors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |