SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Boise City
Boise City, ID · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Boise City, ID is $117,460 per year, 11.8% above the national median of $105,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Boise City, ID is $117,460 per year, 11.8% above the national median of $105,070. Half of workers earn between $68,970 and $209,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,070 and the ninetieth at $220,230.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Pocatello records the highest median at $119,840. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 34th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,070 | −42.8% |
| 25th | $68,970 | −34.4% |
| Median (50th) | $117,460 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $209,400 | +99.3% |
| 90th | $220,230 | +109.6% |
| Mean | $147,950 | +40.8% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $119,840 | 40 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $74,210 | 70 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $65,820 | 80 | |
| 4 | Twin Falls | $64,660 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $117,460 goes as far as $122,995 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$122,995US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,460 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,070 to $220,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $119,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $117,460, or $56.47 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 Boise City, ID is 11.8% higher. 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 Boise City, ID earns more than $220,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,070 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 Pocatello, at $119,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Boise City, ID. 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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