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Financial Advisor Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

The median financial advisor salary in Madison, WI is $95,390 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 8.7% above the Wisconsin state average.

City Median
$95,390
vs State Avg
+$7,631
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
100%

Financial Advisor Salary in Madison by Experience

In Madison, an entry-level financial advisor earns around $48,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $180,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$48,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$95,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$180,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Madison, WI

Percentile Madison
10th Percentile $44,400
25th Percentile $62,400
Median (50th) $95,390
75th Percentile $149,000
90th Percentile $239,000

Financial Advisor Salary in Other Wisconsin Cities

Milwaukee, WI
$87,759
Pop. 577,222
Kenosha, WI
$85,851
Pop. 99,986
Green Bay, WI
$83,943
Pop. 107,395
Racine, WI
$82,035
Pop. 77,816

How to Become a Financial Advisor in Madison

Education

Most financial advisor positions require a bachelor's degree. Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Investment PlanningPortfolio ManagementTax PlanningClient RelationsFinancial AnalysisCFA/CFP

Job Outlook

Nationally, financial advisor employment is projected to grow 13% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Madison may vary based on local industry and population growth.