SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 2 metro areas compared
At $98,970, median pay for Personal Financial Advisors in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $105,070 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $98,970, median pay for Personal Financial Advisors in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $105,070 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,090 and $177,510. The lowest tenth earn under $48,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $412,790.
Employment stands at 3,240, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Hagerstown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $92,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 139th of 646 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,110 | −54.2% |
| 25th | $63,090 | −40.0% |
| Median (50th) | $98,970 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $177,510 | +68.9% |
| 90th | $412,790 | +292.9% |
| Mean | $154,980 | +47.5% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $92,370 | 60 | |
| 2 | Salisbury | $89,090 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $98,970 buys what $94,257 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,257US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,970 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,110 to $412,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $92,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $98,970, or $47.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,070, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 5.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $412,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hagerstown, at $92,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,240 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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