Accountants and Auditors Salary in California
Median annual wage in California: $97,050 +16.0% vs national
California vs United States
| California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $97,050 | $83,680 |
| Median hourly | $46.66 | $40.23 |
| Employment | 175,360 | 1,449,500 |
| Location quotient | 1.03 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (California) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
The numbers in context
At $46.66 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $97,053 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $97,050.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average accountants and auditors salary in California?
The median annual wage in California is $97,050 ($46.66 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does California compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?
The California median of $97,050 is 16.0% higher than the U.S. median of $83,680.
How many accountants and auditors work in California?
Approximately 175,360 are employed in California, per BLS OES.