Accountants and Auditors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $93,890 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.14
10th percentile $60,290
90th percentile $154,990
Employed locally 65,590
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,290
    25th
    $75,280
    50th (median)
    $93,890
    75th
    $121,530
    90th
    $154,990

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 100% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $97,580
    California $96,360
    Napa, CA $94,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $93,430

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Project Management Specialists $103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Los Angeles, CA is $45.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.34 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 14.9% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $60,290 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,280.