Credit Analysts pay in California
In California, the median pay for credit analysts is $47.05 an hour ($97,860 a year). About 5,260 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($83,510). California ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit analysts in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.51 | $61,380 |
| 25% of workers | $36.72 | $76,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.05 | $97,860 |
| 75% of workers | $66.69 | $138,710 |
| 90% of workers | $93.64 | $194,760 |
Credit Analysts pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $129,240 | 330 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $122,590 | 850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $95,640 | 2,100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $95,310 | 440 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $90,720 | 30 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $85,530 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $80,100 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $79,470 | 270 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $79,390 | 30 |
| Fresno | $73,900 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for credit analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.3% over ten years, declining · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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