Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric Financial Analysts Personal Financial Advisors
Median Annual Salary $96,220 $99,580 ▲
Median Hourly Wage $46.26 $47.88 ▲
10th Percentile $50,997 $52,777 ▲
90th Percentile $165,498 $171,278 ▲
Total Employed 374,400 ▲ 272,680
Education Required Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032) 7% - Faster than average 7% - Faster than average
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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