SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Massachusetts is $125,670 per year, 19.6% 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 Massachusetts is $125,670 per year, 19.6% above the national median of $105,070. Half of workers earn between $83,810 and $174,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,510 and the ninetieth at $478,850.
Massachusetts ranks number 6th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Amherst Town records the highest median at $145,190. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,510 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $83,810 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $125,670 | +19.6% |
| 75th | $174,720 | +66.3% |
| 90th | $478,850 | +355.7% |
| Mean | $172,430 | +64.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $145,190 | 40 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $127,870 | 200 | |
| 3 | Boston | $126,530 | — | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $125,900 | 70 | |
| 5 | Worcester | $120,400 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $125,670 buys what $118,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,670 a year, 19.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,510 to $478,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $145,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $125,670, or $60.42 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 Massachusetts is 19.6% 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 Massachusetts earns more than $478,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,510 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 Amherst Town, at $145,190 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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