Financial and Investment Analysts pay in California
In California, the median pay for financial and investment analysts is $52.46 an hour ($109,110 a year). About 45,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($102,740). California ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial and investment analysts in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.02 | $72,840 |
| 25% of workers | $41.56 | $86,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.46 | $109,110 |
| 75% of workers | $70.60 | $146,840 |
| 90% of workers | $95.33 | $198,280 |
Financial and Investment Analysts pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $144,910 | 3,880 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $130,520 | 9,910 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $109,780 | 150 |
| Vallejo | $106,720 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $106,040 | 3,830 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $105,030 | 420 |
| Salinas | $104,780 | 90 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $103,980 | 1,590 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $102,970 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $102,260 | 19,600 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $102,040 | 140 |
| Modesto | $101,740 | 130 |
| Yuba City | $101,580 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $101,230 | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $101,150 | 1,050 |
| Napa | $100,580 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $99,820 | 150 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $97,720 | 390 |
| Redding | $97,390 | 40 |
| Visalia | $96,850 | 80 |
| Fresno | $92,950 | 260 |
| Chico | $91,100 | 70 |
| Merced | $84,440 | 70 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $81,290 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for financial and investment analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 24,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $88,900 |
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