Personal Financial Advisors vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Personal Financial Advisorss out-earn Accountants and Auditorss by $21K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Personal Financial Advisorss land at $105,070 and Accountants and Auditorss at $83,680. The education gap is real: personal financial advisor programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Personal Financial Advisorss is New York ($166,400); for Accountants and Auditorss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Personal Financial Advisors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Personal Financial Advisorss or Accountants and Auditorss?
Personal Financial Advisorss earn more nationally. The median is $105,070 for Personal Financial Advisorss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $21K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Personal Financial Advisors or Accountants and Auditors?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Personal Financial Advisors or Accountants and Auditors?
Personal Financial Advisors typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Personal Financial Advisorss get paid the most?
New York is the top-paying state for Personal Financial Advisorss at $166,400/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Personal Financial Advisors vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Personal Financial Advisorss earn $166,400 vs. $102,640 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.