Financial Analysts in California
Want to work in California as a Financial Analyst? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Financial Analysts in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Financial Analysts in California is growing faster than average.
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Financial Analysts in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Financial Analysts Work in California?
In 2018, there were 37,900 Financial Analysts working in the state.
There were 36,080 Financial Analysts employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,820 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,900 Financial Analysts working in it, which means California has more Financial Analysts than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Financial Analysts in this state are growing at a rate of 14.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.8%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 3,630 annual job openings, and 40,300 total jobs in 2026 for Financial Analysts in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 29,000 annual jobs and 328,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Financial Analysts Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Financial Analysts ranged from $57,920 to $172,450 with $95,680 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.85 to $82.91. The median hourly rate was $46.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $45.4 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.60.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Financial Analysts
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Financial Analysts.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 14,140 | $92,090 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 10,100 | $106,430 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5,360 | $105,860 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 2,680 | $81,330 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 1,770 | $85,770 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 770 | $78,770 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 390 | $80,330 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 280 | $92,910 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 240 | $92,920 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 240 | $82,100 |
| Fresno, CA | 170 | $83,080 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 90 | $84,640 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 90 | $85,580 |
| Salinas, CA | 90 | $69,860 |
| Modesto, CA | 80 | $68,460 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 80 | $80,810 |
| Chico, CA | 70 | $55,060 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 60 | $87,970 |
| Napa, CA | 40 | $93,710 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 40 | $88,240 |
Top States for Financial Analysts Employment
View the list below to see where most Financial Analysts work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53,250 | $107,160 |
| California | 37,900 | $95,680 |
| Texas | 26,850 | $83,060 |
| Illinois | 14,810 | $79,310 |
| Massachusetts | 13,400 | $87,060 |
| Florida | 13,400 | $69,060 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,980 | $82,010 |
| New Jersey | 10,560 | $94,070 |
| Ohio | 9,260 | $71,920 |
| North Carolina | 8,930 | $80,740 |
| Virginia | 8,550 | $86,550 |
| Georgia | 7,400 | $75,230 |
| Washington | 6,480 | $80,300 |
| Minnesota | 6,320 | $85,940 |
| Connecticut | 6,240 | $92,470 |
| Michigan | 6,090 | $78,490 |
| Maryland | 5,640 | $81,300 |
| Arizona | 5,330 | $74,200 |
| Tennessee | 4,510 | $69,130 |
| Missouri | 4,280 | $81,990 |
Below are the states where Financial Analysts get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
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| New York | $107,160 |
| California | $95,680 |
| New Jersey | $94,070 |
| Connecticut | $92,470 |
| District of Columbia | $91,390 |
| Colorado | $90,060 |
| Massachusetts | $87,060 |
| Virginia | $86,550 |
| Montana | $86,520 |
| Minnesota | $85,940 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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