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Financial Advisor Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,714/year ($3,309/month) for a single filer
Financial Advisor pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,130 Financial Advisor jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 41-3031, “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Financial Advisor salary of $48,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,714 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,585 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,675 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,066 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,714 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,309 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Financial Advisor make in Louisiana?
- The median Financial Advisor salary in Louisiana is $48,040 per year ($23.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,080 and $75,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Financial Advisor in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $48,040, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $39,714 per year ($3,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Financial Advisor jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,130 Financial Advisor jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.