California Median
$97,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+17% vs US median
US median $83,510
State Rank
#7 of 51
5,260 employed here
How much does a Credit Analyst make in California?
A Credit Analyst working in California earns a median salary of $97,860 per year, or about $47.05 per hour. That is 17% above the national median of $83,510 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $61,380 while the top 10% make $194,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,380 and $138,710 a year.
Credit Analyst salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,380 | $29.51 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,380 | $36.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,860 | $47.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $138,710 | $66.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $194,760 | $93.63 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories for Credit Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Credit Analyst salary in other states
New York $133,270District of Columbia $132,590Virginia $102,430New Jersey $100,940Hawaii $98,900Connecticut $98,230Massachusetts $97,080Delaware $94,680North Carolina $94,570Washington $91,160Rhode Island $85,920Illinois $84,990Minnesota $82,630Maine $81,750Alaska $81,340Colorado $81,270Oregon $80,380Pennsylvania $80,280Alabama $79,970Nebraska $79,730Ohio $79,720Idaho $79,650Kentucky $79,290Texas $78,730Florida $78,360Georgia $77,990New Hampshire $77,980South Carolina $77,530Arizona $77,020Iowa $76,760Maryland $75,390Oklahoma $75,330Mississippi $74,880North Dakota $74,810Montana $74,650Michigan $74,640Utah $74,430Louisiana $73,210Kansas $73,120Nevada $73,090South Dakota $73,040Tennessee $72,550New Mexico $72,160Arkansas $71,370Vermont $71,220Wisconsin $68,690Missouri $65,350Indiana $62,660Wyoming $62,210West Virginia $57,320
Working as a Credit Analyst in California
Nationally, about 64,000 people work as Credit Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($97,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Credit Analyst make in California?
The median Credit Analyst salary in California is $97,860 per year, or about $47.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,380 at the entry level to $194,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Credit Analysts about 17% more than the national median of $83,510. California ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Credit Analysts?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $97,860 a year. About 5,260 Credit Analysts are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.