Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we have updated the service advisor salary data by state for the United States in 2026:
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New Jersey has the highest service advisor salary at $71,114
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Idaho has the lowest service advisor salary at $35,318
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The national average salary for service advisors is $46,308
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The national hourly pay for service advisors is $22.26
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
In 2026, salary remains a top priority for job seekers. When considering a career as a service advisor, one of the key questions is how much one can expect to earn based on their location.
While various factors influence individual salaries, reliable data on average salaries for service advisors across different states provides a useful benchmark. It’s worth noting that local market conditions and the cost of living can affect these averages.
The state with the highest average salary for service advisors remains New Jersey.
Here’s a snapshot of the top ten states for service advisor salaries in 2026:
Let’s take a closer look at the full ranking of all states.
Highest-Paid Service Advisors By State
| Rank | State | Average Service Advisor Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $71,114 | $39,000 | $128,000 |
| 2 | New York | $70,652 | $39,000 | $127,000 |
| 3 | Delaware | $69,860 | $38,000 | $126,000 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $66,871 | $37,000 | $119,000 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $62,605 | $35,000 | $109,000 |
| 6 | Maryland | $61,289 | $33,000 | $110,000 |
| 7 | Illinois | $61,261 | $35,000 | $104,000 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $61,246 | $47,000 | $78,000 |
| 9 | Michigan | $60,137 | $33,000 | $107,000 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $58,709 | $33,000 | $104,000 |
| 11 | Indiana | $58,423 | $34,000 | $99,000 |
| 12 | Virginia | $56,287 | $31,000 | $101,000 |
| 13 | Texas | $53,428 | $31,000 | $90,000 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $52,610 | $29,000 | $94,000 |
| 15 | Arizona | $52,408 | $30,000 | $89,000 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $51,605 | $28,000 | $93,000 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $51,362 | $28,000 | $91,000 |
| 18 | Georgia | $51,315 | $30,000 | $85,000 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $51,120 | $30,000 | $85,000 |
| 20 | California | $50,514 | $28,000 | $88,000 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $50,504 | $29,000 | $86,000 |
| 22 | Ohio | $49,279 | $27,000 | $87,000 |
| 23 | Vermont | $48,886 | $27,000 | $86,000 |
| 24 | Florida | $48,768 | $28,000 | $82,000 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $48,048 | $29,000 | $78,000 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $47,857 | $28,000 | $79,000 |
| 27 | Nevada | $47,326 | $27,000 | $81,000 |
| 28 | Washington | $46,906 | $27,000 | $78,000 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $46,863 | $28,000 | $77,000 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,172 | $27,000 | $77,000 |
| 31 | Alabama | $45,830 | $27,000 | $76,000 |
| 32 | Missouri | $44,697 | $27,000 | $73,000 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $44,649 | $26,000 | $75,000 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $44,110 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $44,097 | $26,000 | $72,000 |
| 36 | Maine | $43,874 | $24,000 | $77,000 |
| 37 | Colorado | $43,828 | $26,000 | $71,000 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $43,289 | $25,000 | $73,000 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $43,122 | $24,000 | $76,000 |
| 40 | Iowa | $42,484 | $25,000 | $70,000 |
| 41 | Oregon | $41,817 | $24,000 | $71,000 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $41,780 | $26,000 | $67,000 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $41,660 | $25,000 | $69,000 |
| 44 | Alaska | $41,387 | $24,000 | $68,000 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $41,198 | $24,000 | $68,000 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $41,115 | $25,000 | $66,000 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $38,246 | $23,000 | $61,000 |
| 48 | Utah | $38,095 | $23,000 | $62,000 |
| 49 | Montana | $35,472 | $22,000 | $55,000 |
| 50 | Idaho | $35,318 | $21,000 | $57,000 |
Methodology: Service Advisor Salary By State
To better understand service advisor pay by state, Zippia has aggregated data from various sources including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. This data is supplemented with actual salaries from job postings. The data science team calculates a weighted average of these inputs to derive the average pay for service advisors by state.
This ranking is based on the average annual salary for service advisors across states.
Service Advisor Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for service advisors?
The highest-paid state for service advisors is New Jersey with an average salary of $71,114 per year.
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What city pays service advisors the most?
New York, NY offers the highest average salary for service advisors at $71,255 per year.
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What is the worst state for service advisors?
The lowest-paying state for service advisors is Idaho with an average salary of $35,318 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
