Best cities for a senior advisory
The best cities for senior advisories are Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Detroit, MI, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for senior advisories vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for senior advisories in the U.S.
Whether you're starting your career as a senior advisory or considering a move, this list of the best cities for senior advisories to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for senior advisories. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a senior advisory. While the absolute best city for senior advisories is Columbus, OH, there are plenty of other great places to consider.
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10 best cities for senior advisories in 2025
1. Columbus, OH
Total senior advisory jobs: 98 Average annual salary: $104,522 Lowest 10 percent warn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location quotient: 93.05 2. Cleveland, OH
Total senior advisory jobs: 37 Average annual salary: $105,821 Lowest 10 percent warn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location quotient: 98.53 3. Detroit, MI
Total senior advisory jobs: 57 Average annual salary: $105,845 Lowest 10 percent warn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location quotient: 114.08 4. Toledo, OH
Total senior advisory jobs: 3 Average annual salary: $105,264 Lowest 10 percent warn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location quotient: 28.51 5. Philadelphia, PA
Total senior advisory jobs: 104 Average annual salary: $107,306 Lowest 10 percent warn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location quotient: 90.95 6. Pittsburgh, PA
Total senior advisory jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $105,862 Lowest 10 percent warn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location quotient: 58.76 7. Madison, WI
Total senior advisory jobs: 13 Average annual salary: $104,461 Lowest 10 percent warn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location quotient: 30.28 8. Cincinnati, OH
Total senior advisory jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $102,890 Lowest 10 percent warn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location quotient: 70.47 9. Winston-Salem, NC
Total senior advisory jobs: 13 Average annual salary: $103,011 Lowest 10 percent warn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location quotient: 113.16 10. Nashville, TN
Total senior advisory jobs: 30 Average annual salary: $101,182 Lowest 10 percent warn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location quotient: 48.37
Best cities for senior advisories
- Columbus, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
- Toledo, OH
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Madison, WI
- Cincinnati, OH
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Nashville, TN
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Detailed list of the best cities for a senior advisory
| Rank | City | Average salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $104,522 | $80,000 | 860,090 | 98 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $105,821 | $81,000 | 385,809 | 37 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $105,845 | $81,000 | 672,795 | 57 |
| 4 | Toledo, OH | $105,264 | $80,000 | 278,508 | 3 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $107,306 | $83,000 | 1,567,872 | 104 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh, PA | $105,862 | $81,000 | 303,625 | 42 |
| 7 | Madison, WI | $104,461 | $80,000 | 252,551 | 13 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH | $102,890 | $78,000 | 298,800 | 36 |
| 9 | Winston-Salem, NC | $103,011 | $79,000 | 242,203 | 13 |
| 10 | Nashville, TN | $101,182 | $77,000 | 660,388 | 30 |
| 11 | Milwaukee, WI | $104,823 | $80,000 | 595,047 | 10 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $104,441 | $79,000 | 1,317,929 | 44 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $104,211 | $80,000 | 2,303,482 | 11 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $107,843 | $80,000 | 1,615,017 | 35 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $102,436 | $79,000 | 842,051 | 227 |
| 16 | Tampa, FL | $102,741 | $80,000 | 377,165 | 248 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $103,454 | $80,000 | 458,880 | 16 |
| 18 | Lexington, KY | $102,116 | $78,000 | 318,449 | 4 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $102,696 | $78,000 | 855,164 | 21 |
| 20 | El Paso, TX | $106,021 | $80,000 | 683,080 | 2 |
| 21 | Chicago, IL | $103,837 | $79,000 | 2,704,958 | 84 |
| 22 | Fort Wayne, IN | $104,317 | $80,000 | 264,488 | - |
| 23 | New Orleans, LA | $103,730 | $80,000 | 391,495 | 5 |
| 24 | Las Vegas, NV | $111,338 | $82,000 | 632,912 | 3 |
| 25 | Scottsdale, AZ | $107,796 | $80,000 | 246,645 | 3 |
| 26 | Chandler, AZ | $107,624 | $80,000 | 247,477 | 3 |
| 27 | Greensboro, NC | $103,167 | $79,000 | 287,027 | 4 |
| 28 | Reno, NV | $117,083 | $86,000 | 245,255 | - |
| 29 | North Las Vegas, NV | $111,269 | $82,000 | 238,702 | - |
| 30 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $102,664 | $80,000 | 260,999 | 11 |
| 31 | Louisville, KY | $101,690 | $77,000 | 597,337 | 7 |
| 32 | Henderson, NV | $110,953 | $82,000 | 292,969 | - |
| 33 | Oklahoma City, OK | $102,838 | $78,000 | 638,367 | 8 |
| 34 | Memphis, TN | $101,370 | $77,000 | 652,717 | 5 |
| 35 | Glendale, AZ | $107,867 | $80,000 | 245,895 | - |
| 36 | Jacksonville, FL | $103,031 | $80,000 | 880,619 | 20 |
| 37 | San Antonio, TX | $104,452 | $80,000 | 1,492,510 | 11 |
| 38 | Boston, MA | $107,902 | $84,000 | 673,184 | 201 |
| 39 | Atlanta, GA | $101,720 | $78,000 | 472,522 | 192 |
| 40 | Mesa, AZ | $107,613 | $80,000 | 484,587 | - |
| 41 | Albuquerque, NM | $106,191 | $79,000 | 559,277 | - |
| 42 | Durham, NC | $103,479 | $80,000 | 263,016 | 2 |
| 43 | Gilbert, AZ | $107,591 | $80,000 | 237,133 | - |
| 44 | Minneapolis, MN | $104,869 | $81,000 | 413,651 | 34 |
| 45 | Saint Louis, MO | $100,465 | $76,000 | 311,404 | 48 |
| 46 | San Francisco, CA | $118,062 | $87,000 | 870,887 | 41 |
| 47 | Lubbock, TX | $105,286 | $79,000 | 252,506 | - |
| 48 | Austin, TX | $104,544 | $79,000 | 947,890 | 15 |
| 49 | Tucson, AZ | $106,920 | $80,000 | 530,706 | - |
| 50 | Orlando, FL | $102,912 | $80,000 | 277,173 | 10 |
Highest paying cities for senior advisories
| Rank | City | Avg. senior advisory salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $118,062 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $114,341 |
| 3 | Hartford, CT | $108,013 |
| 4 | Syracuse, NY | $107,930 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $107,902 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $107,843 |
| 7 | Jersey City, NJ | $107,739 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $107,306 |
| 9 | Wilmington, DE | $107,103 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $106,531 |
| 11 | Midland, MI | $106,151 |
| 12 | Washington, DC | $106,121 |
| 13 | McLean, VA | $106,091 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $105,821 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $104,869 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $104,544 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $103,837 |
| 18 | Raleigh, NC | $103,454 |
| 19 | Jacksonville, FL | $103,031 |
| 20 | Montgomery, AL | $102,728 |
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Updated January 8, 2025