Accountant Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median accountant in the San Jose area earns $121,700 a year ($58.51 an hour), 45% above the U.S. median ($83,680) and 25% above the California median ($97,050). Half of the 13,180 accountants there earn between $96,430 and $156,700.
Median $121,700
10th: $78,44090th: $196,890
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,440 | $61,770 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $96,430 | $75,810 | $67,020 |
| Median | $121,700 | $97,050 | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $156,700 | $125,850 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $196,890 | $160,520 | $144,090 |
| Average | $128,520 | $103,760 | $94,750 |
| Jobs | 13,180 | 175,360 | 1,449,500 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for accountant pay.
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- San Francisco, CA: $110,730
- San Diego, CA: $96,340
- 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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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.