Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,640 | $110,804 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.35 | $53.27 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $101,523.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in Virginia is $102,640, or about $49.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. Virginia is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,340 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $102,640, Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 119 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 84% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $126,510, Project Management Specialists at $120,840, Management Analysts at $117,580 — all figures are median annual wages for Virginia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 119 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 84% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Virginia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $126,510 | $1,770 |
| Project Management Specialists | $120,840 | $43,860 |
| Management Analysts | $117,580 | $59,620 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,490 | $10,410 |
| Budget Analysts | $105,470 | $2,730 |
| Financial Examiners | $104,060 | $1,280 |
Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 747 occupations in Virginia.