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Financial Advisor Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$90,618/ year

Median Financial Advisor in Albuquerque, NM

$44,772
10th
$54,600
25th
$90,618
Median
$133,770
75th
$163,199
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$90,618
Total compensation (est.)
$104,211
Bonus range
$3,000 – $17,640
Mean salary
$96,055

How This Compares

Albuquerque, NM median
$90,618
New Mexico median
$101,572-10.8%
National median
$99,580-9.0%

Cost of living in Albuquerque is 0% below the national average. Salary of $90,618 here is equivalent to $90,618 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$65,245-28.0%
3-5 years
$82,462-9.0%
6-10 years
$101,492+12.0%
10+ years
$125,053+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$79,744-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$90,618
Enterprise (5,000+)
$106,929+18.0%

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Financial Advisor Salaries in Nearby Cities

Las Cruces, NM$99,580/yr
Rio Rancho, NM$99,580/yr
Santa Fe, NM$99,580/yr

Related Jobs in Albuquerque

Financial Analyst$90,099/yr
Accountant$72,691/yr
CPA$72,691/yr
Investment Banker$90,099/yr
Actuary$109,200/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$44/hr
Monthly gross$7,552/mo
25th percentile$54,600/yr
75th percentile$133,770/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

New Mexico Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.3%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Financial Advisor salary in Albuquerque?

The median Financial Advisor salary in Albuquerque is $90,618 per year, with a range from $54,600 at the 25th percentile to $133,770 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Financial Advisor pay in Albuquerque compare to the national average?

Financial Advisor salaries in Albuquerque are 9% below the national median of $99,580. After adjusting for Albuquerque's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $90,618 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Financial Advisor salaries in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Financial Advisor roles start around $44,772, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $163,199 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Albuquerque a good place for Financial Advisor jobs?

Albuquerque offers a Financial Advisor median of $90,618, which is 9% below the US median of $99,580. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Albuquerque is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Financial Advisor salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Financial Advisor in Albuquerque is $133,770, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.