Accountant Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median accountant in the Los Angeles area earns $94,360 a year ($45.37 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($83,680) and 3% below the California median ($97,050). Half of the 70,640 accountants there earn between $74,060 and $122,290.
Median $94,360
10th: $60,31090th: $154,630
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,310 | $61,770 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $74,060 | $75,810 | $67,020 |
| Median | $94,360 | $97,050 | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $122,290 | $125,850 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $154,630 | $160,520 | $144,090 |
| Average | $99,740 | $103,760 | $94,750 |
| Jobs | 70,640 | 175,360 | 1,449,500 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for accountant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($121,700).
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- San Jose, CA: $121,700
- San Francisco, CA: $110,730
- San Diego, CA: $96,340
- New York, NY: $105,650
- Washington, DC: $102,140
- Boston, MA: $100,150
- Denver, CO: $100,020
- Seattle, WA: $99,370
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- Financial Analyst: $102,260
- Loan Officer: $80,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.