Financial Analyst Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median financial analyst in the San Diego area earns $106,040 a year ($50.98 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,740) and 3% below the California median ($109,110). Half of the 3,830 financial analysts there earn between $81,400 and $131,860.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,830 | $72,840 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $81,400 | $86,440 | $79,290 |
| Median | $106,040 | $109,110 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $131,860 | $146,840 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $173,670 | $198,280 | $180,860 |
| Average | $115,170 | $125,070 | $116,800 |
| Jobs | 3,830 | 45,380 | 361,980 |
San Diego, CA ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for financial analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($144,910).
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Check my payFinancial analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $144,910
- San Francisco, CA: $130,520
- Sacramento, CA: $103,980
- New York, NY: $128,930
- Seattle, WA: $124,790
- Boston, MA: $117,520
- Portland, OR: $117,280
- Washington, DC: $108,330
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- Financial Advisor: $130,330
- Accountant: $96,340
- Loan Officer: $81,770
- Project Manager: $117,460
- Human Resources Specialist: $81,300
- Marketing Specialist: $79,440
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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.