How much does a financial and investment analyst make in California?
$109,100a year
Median yearly pay for financial and investment analysts in California. That is $52.46 an hour or $9,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.46
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,840Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $198,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,840 | $35.02 | |
| 25th | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.46 | |
| 75th | $146,800 | $70.60 | |
| 90th | $198,300 | $95.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $144,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $109,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $105,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $104,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,000 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $103,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,700 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $101,200 |
| Napa, CA | $100,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $99,820 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $97,720 |
| Redding, CA | $97,390 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $92,950 |
| Chico, CA | $91,100 |
| Merced, CA | $84,440 |
| Hanford, CA | $81,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial and investment analysts.
| 3. Oregon | $120,600 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $111,000 |
| 5. Connecticut | $109,500 |
| 6. California | $109,100 |
| 7. New Jersey | $108,600 |
| 8. Washington | $107,200 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $105,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial and investment analyst make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $52.46 ($109,100 a year).
Do financial and investment analysts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $102,700 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for financial and investment analyst pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays financial and investment analysts the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $144,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.