How much does a financial specialist make in California?
$80,810a year
Median yearly pay for financial specialists in California. That is $38.85 an hour or $6,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.85
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $80,810Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 75th | $118,200 | $56.81 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $101,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $89,650 |
| Oxnard, CA | $84,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $79,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $78,860 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,590 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,410 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,380 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,380 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,170 |
| Merced, CA | $72,840 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $72,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,700 |
| Napa, CA | $65,070 |
| Redding, CA | $64,880 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,320 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $62,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,420 |
| Chico, CA | $60,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial specialists.
| 18. Illinois | $81,180 |
| 19. Washington | $80,930 |
| 20. North Carolina | $80,900 |
| 21. California | $80,810 |
| 22. Delaware | $80,610 |
| 23. New Mexico | $80,610 |
| 24. Idaho | $79,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.85 ($80,810 a year).
Do financial specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,810 against $81,100 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for financial specialist pay?
California ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays financial specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $101,000 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.