Accountants and Auditors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $89,680 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.11
10th percentile $59,560
90th percentile $131,260
Employed locally 12,920
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,560
    25th
    $72,340
    50th (median)
    $89,680
    75th
    $107,890
    90th
    $131,260

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 95% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 5% below 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,890

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $65,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Sacramento, CA is $43.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.39 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Sacramento, CA is 9.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $59,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,340.