California Median
$101,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $101,860
State Rank
#16 of 51
137,280 employed here
How much does a Management Analyst make in California?
Management Analysts in California take home a median of $101,460 annually — roughly $48.78 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $101,860.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $61,360 while the top 10% make $174,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,440 and $134,750 a year.
Management Analyst salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,360 | $29.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $77,440 | $37.23 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $101,460 | $48.78 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $134,750 | $64.78 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,970 | $84.12 |
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How California compares
California ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Management Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Management Analyst salary in other states
Massachusetts $134,720District of Columbia $126,140Maryland $121,680Virginia $117,580New York $112,250Washington $109,170Alabama $108,040Vermont $107,520New Jersey $105,820Connecticut $104,960Colorado $104,750Illinois $104,270New Hampshire $104,270Oregon $101,840Hawaii $101,750Texas $101,400Minnesota $100,790South Carolina $100,660Alaska $100,190Rhode Island $99,640Georgia $99,600Delaware $99,480Oklahoma $99,420Tennessee $99,260Wisconsin $98,780North Carolina $98,560Wyoming $98,540Montana $97,470West Virginia $97,470Missouri $97,270Kentucky $95,630Indiana $95,560Louisiana $95,540Ohio $94,270Pennsylvania $93,830Michigan $93,640Arizona $93,310New Mexico $93,180North Dakota $90,220Idaho $88,710Florida $88,610Iowa $85,530South Dakota $83,620Utah $83,530Nevada $81,600Kansas $81,210Maine $75,530Nebraska $75,360Arkansas $72,950Mississippi $69,390
Working as a Management Analyst in California
Nationally, about 898,000 people work as Management 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 ($101,460) 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 Management Analyst make in California?
The median Management Analyst salary in California is $101,460 per year, or about $48.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,360 at the entry level to $174,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Management Analysts about 0% more than the national median of $101,860. California ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Management Analysts?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $101,460 a year. About 137,280 Management 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.