Accountant Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median accountant in the San Diego area earns $96,340 a year ($46.32 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($83,680) and 1% below the California median ($97,050). Half of the 13,450 accountants there earn between $76,690 and $125,190.
Median $96,340
10th: $62,52090th: $157,720
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,520 | $61,770 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $76,690 | $75,810 | $67,020 |
| Median | $96,340 | $97,050 | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $125,190 | $125,850 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $157,720 | $160,520 | $144,090 |
| Average | $103,810 | $103,760 | $94,750 |
| Jobs | 13,450 | 175,360 | 1,449,500 |
San Diego, CA ranks 8th 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $94,360
- 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: $106,040
- Loan Officer: $81,770
- Financial Advisor: $130,330
- Project Manager: $117,460
- Human Resources Specialist: $81,300
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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.