Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,330 | $110,804 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.66 | $53.27 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $117,733.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in California is $130,330, or about $62.66 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. California is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 32,200 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $130,330, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.