Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $158,570 | $110,804 | +43% |
| Median hourly wage | $76.24 | $53.27 | +43% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $145,744.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in New Jersey is $158,570, or about $76.24 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. New Jersey is +43% above the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,300 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $158,570, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 46 of the 736 occupations reported in New Jersey — higher than 94% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $129,220, Project Management Specialists at $122,980, Labor Relations Specialists at $118,370 — all figures are median annual wages for New Jersey.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. New Jersey 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 116.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 46 of the 736 occupations reported in New Jersey — higher than 94% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in New Jersey | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $129,220 | $2,760 |
| Project Management Specialists | $122,980 | $28,300 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $118,370 | $3,700 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $108,610 | $10,380 |
| Financial Examiners | $106,410 | $2,190 |
| Management Analysts | $105,820 | $22,080 |
New Jersey 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 116.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 736 occupations in New Jersey.