Personal Financial Advisors Salary in New Jersey
Personal Financial Advisors in New Jersey earn a median of $158,570 a year, +51% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $158,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +51% ($105,070)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,300
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,860; the top 10% earn over $374,530. Nationally the range is $50,190 to $357,020.
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Personal Financial Advisors pay in New Jersey
How much do personal financial advisors make in New Jersey?
The median is $158,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,860 and the top 10% earn over $374,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for personal financial advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+51% vs. the national median of $105,070). Living costs are not included.