SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 metro areas compared
At $72,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Personal Financial Advisors, 31.1% beneath the national figure of $105,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Personal Financial Advisors, 31.1% beneath the national figure of $105,070. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,180 and $102,640. The lowest tenth earn under $58,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $102,640.
Grand Junction leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $104,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 170th of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,660 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $62,180 | −40.8% |
| Median (50th) | $72,430 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $102,640 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $102,640 | −2.3% |
| Mean | $82,850 | −21.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Junction | $104,280 | — | |
| 2 | Greeley | $102,640 | 60 | |
| 3 | Denver | $98,740 | 4,700 | |
| 4 | Boulder | $83,070 | 610 | |
| 5 | Fort Collins | $66,410 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $72,430 buys what $70,252 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,252US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,430 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,660 to $102,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Junction, at $104,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $72,430, or $34.82 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 31.1% 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 Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $102,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,660 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 Grand Junction, at $104,280 per year.
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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