SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Muskegon, MI is $159,990 per year, well 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 Muskegon, MI is $159,990 per year, well above the national median of $105,070. The gap of 52.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $48,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,010 to $159,990.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $111,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 5th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | −54.1% |
| 25th | $60,010 | −42.9% |
| Median (50th) | $159,990 | +52.3% |
| 75th | $159,990 | +52.3% |
| 90th | $160,980 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $121,290 | +15.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $111,990 | 40 | |
| 2 | Monroe | $98,090 | 70 | |
| 3 | Flint | $96,140 | 160 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $95,840 | 320 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $89,410 | 840 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $88,100 | 130 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $86,220 | 210 | |
| 8 | Niles | $82,780 | 60 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $77,890 | 230 | |
| 10 | Detroit | $76,830 | 3,430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $159,990 goes as far as $166,310 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 58.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$159,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$166,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $159,990 a year, 52.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,190 to $160,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $111,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $159,990, or $76.92 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 Muskegon, MI is 52.3% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $160,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,190 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 Jackson, at $111,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. 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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