SOC 13-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Financial Advisors — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 4 metro areas compared
In Worcester, MA the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors is $120,400 a year, which is 14.6% higher than the national figure of $105,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Worcester, MA the median wage for Personal Financial Advisors is $120,400 a year, which is 14.6% higher than the national figure of $105,070. Half of workers earn between $83,800 and $144,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,990 and the ninetieth at $295,870.
Amherst Town leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $145,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 50th of 481 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $83,800 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $120,400 | +14.6% |
| 75th | $144,560 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $295,870 | +181.6% |
| Mean | $156,230 | +48.7% |
Other 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 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $120,400 buys what $113,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$113,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,400 a year, 14.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,990 to $295,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $120,400, or $57.89 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 Worcester, MA is 14.6% 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $295,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,990 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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