Personal Financial Advisors pay in Wisconsin
$166,810avg. a year
$80.20 an hour · 5,200 employed
Personal Financial Advisors in Wisconsin earn an average of $166,810 a year. That is $10,140 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $156,670. The best-paying metro area is Sheboygan, WI at $207,330.
$119,430Median pay
$80.20Average hourly
+55%Avg. pay since 2020
#6Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Wisconsin metro areas
Average pay for personal financial advisors by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
150 jobs
Sheboygan, WI
$207,330
$99.68 an hour
2590 jobs
Madison, WI
$188,120
$90.44 an hour
3110 jobs
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
$183,720
$88.33 an hour
460 jobs
Kenosha, WI
$180,320
$86.69 an hour
560 jobs
Janesville-Beloit, WI
$177,660
$85.42 an hour
650 jobs
Fond du Lac, WI
$174,890
$84.08 an hour
7320 jobs
Green Bay, WI
$173,630
$83.47 an hour
82,150 jobs
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
$170,420
$81.93 an hour
980 jobs
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI
$170,220
$81.84 an hour
10140 jobs
Eau Claire, WI
$163,900
$78.80 an hour
11120 jobs
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
$157,660
$75.80 an hour
1270 jobs
Wausau, WI
$153,020
$73.57 an hour
134,150 jobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
$147,470
$70.90 an hour
14110 jobs
Duluth, MN-WI
$126,910
$61.01 an hour
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Personal Financial Advisors pay in Wisconsin, charted
Pay over time
Wisconsin, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Wisconsin personal financial advisors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $156,670 | $75.32 |
| Wisconsin | $166,810 | $80.20 |
| Illinois | $158,450 | $76.18 |
| Minnesota | $141,760 | $68.15 |
| Iowa | $132,560 | $63.73 |
| Michigan | $121,890 | $58.60 |
Related jobs in Wisconsin
- Accountants and Auditors$87,870
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102,500
- Loan Officers$89,090
- Insurance Underwriters$95,410
- Financial Specialists, All Other$69,440
- Tax Preparers$49,300
Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do personal financial advisors make in Wisconsin?
The average is $166,810 a year, and the median is $119,430. That is $10,140 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $156,670.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$80.20 an hour on average; the median is $57.42.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Sheboygan, WI ($207,330), followed by Madison, WI ($188,120). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Duluth, MN-WI ($126,910).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #6 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 13-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national personal financial advisors page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.