Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,990 | $110,804 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.48 | $53.27 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,532.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in District of Columbia is $104,990, or about $50.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. District of Columbia is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 480 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $104,990, District of Columbia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 132 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 72% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Examiners at $198,720, Credit Analysts at $132,590, Management Analysts at $126,140 — all figures are median annual wages for District of Columbia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. District of Columbia levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 152.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 132 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 72% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in District of Columbia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Examiners | $198,720 | $470 |
| Credit Analysts | $132,590 | $50 |
| Management Analysts | $126,140 | $19,000 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $125,110 | $2,460 |
| Budget Analysts | $124,590 | $1,490 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $124,090 | $1,880 |
District of Columbia levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 152.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 465 occupations in District of Columbia.