SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — South Georgia
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in South Georgia, GA is $111,100 per year, close to the national median of $105,070 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in South Georgia, GA is $111,100 per year, close to the national median of $105,070 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $53,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $218,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,650 to $162,130.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Macon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $126,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,270 | −49.3% |
| 25th | $76,650 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $111,100 | +5.7% |
| 75th | $162,130 | +54.3% |
| 90th | $218,050 | +107.5% |
| Mean | $129,920 | +23.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $111,100 goes as far as $115,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$111,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,100 a year, 5.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,270 to $218,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Macon, at $126,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors in South Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $111,100, or $53.41 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 South Georgia, GA is 5.7% 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 South Georgia, GA earns more than $218,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,270 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 Macon, at $126,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in South Georgia, GA. 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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