Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Montana
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$97,450
$46.85/hr
vs National Average
$99,081
-1.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$55K – $241K
Salary Distribution — Personal Financial Advisor in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,010 |
| 25th percentile | $76,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,450 |
| 75th percentile | $131,270 |
| 90th percentile | $241,240 |
Top-Paying Industries for Personal Financial Advisor (U.S.)
Which industries pay Personal Financial Advisors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Personal Financial Advisors in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $137,810 | — |
| Finance and Insurance | $106,810 | 248K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,320 | 9K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $95,570 | 5K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $76,940 | 310 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Personal Financial Advisor in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,600 |
| 2023 | $81,110 |
| 2024 | $96,670 |
| 2025 | $97,450 |
| 2026 (projected) | $98,236 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,600 | $87,555 |
| 2023 | $81,110 | $92,738 |
| 2024 | $96,670 | $95,571 |
| 2025 | $97,450 | $99,081 |
| 2026 (projected) | $98,236 | $99,880 |
Personal Financial Advisor Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $76,230 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $97,450 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $131,270 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $241,240 |
Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Other States
Related Personal Financial Advisor Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Personal Financial Advisor ($97,450 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Personal Financial Advisor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in MT | $131,060 | +34.5% | $63.01/hr |
| Financial Analyst in MT | $99,190 | +1.8% | $47.69/hr |
| Economist in MT | $89,340 | -8.3% | $42.95/hr |
| Financial Examiner in MT | $80,970 | -16.9% | $38.93/hr |
| Budget Analyst in MT | $79,700 | -18.2% | $38.32/hr |
| Tax Examiner in MT | $76,350 | -21.7% | $36.71/hr |
| Accountant in MT | $75,810 | -22.2% | $36.45/hr |
| Credit Analyst in MT | $74,650 | -23.4% | $35.89/hr |
| Loan Officer in MT | $71,570 | -26.6% | $34.41/hr |
| Compliance Officer in MT | $66,660 | -31.6% | $32.05/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in MT | $62,040 | -36.3% | $29.83/hr |
| Management Analyst in MT | $97,470 | +0.0% | $46.86/hr |