verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Financial Analyst Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$109,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.46/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
45,380
public U.S. Median
$102,740
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,546 #29 of 51

Financial Analyst pay in California, explained

Financial analysts in California earn a median of $109,110 per year ($52.46 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $102,740. Entry-level workers earn around $72,840, while the most experienced financial analysts reach about $198,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $109,110 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $109,110 is worth about $98,546 in national buying power — ranking California #29 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Financial Analyst pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,840
$35.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,110
$52.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$198,280
$95.33/hr

Financial Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $109,110 $98,546
Oregon $120,590 $116,669 −$11,480
Arizona $93,540 $92,911 +$15,570
Nevada $83,430 $83,448 +$25,680

Financial Analyst in California: FAQ

How much do financial analysts make in California?

Financial analysts in California earn a median of $109,110 per year ($52.46 per hour), compared with $102,740 nationally.

Does California pay financial analysts well?

At $109,110, California pays 6% above the national median for financial analysts. An estimated 45,380 work in the state.

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