Nevada Median
$92,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $105,070
State Rank
#31 of 49
1,730 employed here
How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Nevada?
Personal Financial Advisors in Nevada take home a median of $92,720 annually — roughly $44.58 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $105,070.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $45,050 while the top 10% make $224,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,990 and $179,140 a year.
Personal Financial Advisor salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,050 | $21.66 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $72,990 | $35.09 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $92,720 | $44.58 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $179,140 | $86.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $224,670 | $108.01 |
|
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 31st out of 49 states and territories for Personal Financial Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Personal Financial Advisor salary in other states
New York $166,400New Jersey $158,570California $130,330Connecticut $129,720South Dakota $128,720Massachusetts $125,670Delaware $125,050Oregon $122,830Illinois $120,130Wisconsin $119,430Washington $114,050Vermont $110,020Pennsylvania $105,200District of Columbia $104,990Minnesota $102,660Virginia $102,640Kansas $102,530Georgia $101,450Florida $100,970Missouri $99,930Maryland $99,880Texas $99,160Montana $97,450Arizona $96,950North Carolina $96,880New Hampshire $96,780South Carolina $96,330Idaho $94,370New Mexico $94,270Nebraska $93,280Iowa $92,310Ohio $90,990Colorado $89,280Indiana $87,710Tennessee $84,160Rhode Island $80,200West Virginia $80,010Arkansas $79,420Alaska $78,690Alabama $77,990Michigan $77,930Wyoming $77,490Utah $77,390North Dakota $76,870Hawaii $76,070Oklahoma $68,670Kentucky $67,150Mississippi $63,300
Working as a Personal Financial Advisor in Nevada
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 Nevada pay ($92,720) 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 Nevada?
The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Nevada is $92,720 per year, or about $44.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,050 at the entry level to $224,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Personal Financial Advisors about 12% less than the national median of $105,070. Nevada ranks 31st out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Personal Financial Advisors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $92,720 a year. About 1,730 Personal Financial Advisors are employed in Nevada. 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 Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.