Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Personal Financial Advisors in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$77,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-26% vs US median
US median $105,070
State Rank
#42 of 49
6,570 employed here

How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Michigan?

Personal Financial Advisors in Michigan take home a median of $77,930 annually — roughly $37.47 an hour — which runs 26% below the national median of $105,070.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $44,780 while the top 10% make $288,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,570 and $138,640 a year.

Personal Financial Advisor salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,780$21.53
25th percentile (early career)$49,570$23.83
50th percentile (median)$77,930$37.47
75th percentile (experienced)$138,640$66.65
90th percentile (top earners)$288,860$138.88

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories for Personal Financial Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$166,400
2New Jersey$158,570
3California$130,330
4Connecticut$129,720
5South Dakota$128,720

Working as a Personal Financial Advisor in Michigan

Nationally, about 267,000 people work as Personal Financial Advisors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($77,930) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Michigan?
The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Michigan is $77,930 per year, or about $37.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,780 at the entry level to $288,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Personal Financial Advisors about 26% less than the national median of $105,070. Michigan ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Personal Financial Advisors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $77,930 a year. About 6,570 Personal Financial Advisors are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.