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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

Stable

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 requirements6-24 monthsDetails
ID
IdahoCompact: Yes
136,440High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
128,650High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
DE
DelawareCompact: Pending
128,170High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
123,690High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
SD
South DakotaCompact: No
123,380High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states