How much does a financial clerk make in California?
$58,100a year
Median yearly pay for financial clerks in California. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $58,100Highest 10%: $85,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $70,990 | $34.13 | |
| 90th | $85,330 | $41.02 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $56,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,390 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,040 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial clerks.
| 9. Washington | $58,970 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $58,720 |
| 11. North Carolina | $58,290 |
| 12. California | $58,100 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $58,040 |
| 14. New Jersey | $57,920 |
| 15. Illinois | $56,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
Do financial clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,100 against $53,830 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for financial clerk pay?
California ranks 12 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays financial clerks the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,060 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.