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Financial Advisor

A comprehensive guide to Financial Advisor licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$95,991 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

New York

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
NY
New YorkCompact: No
$167,970High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
ID
IdahoCompact: Yes
$136,440High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$128,650High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
DE
DelawareCompact: Pending
$128,170High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
$123,690High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
SD
South DakotaCompact: No
$123,380High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states