Accountants and Auditors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $121,630 +48.9% vs national
Median hourly $58.48
10th percentile $75,680
90th percentile $200,450
Employed locally 13,410
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,680
    25th
    $93,960
    50th (median)
    $121,630
    75th
    $159,380
    90th
    $200,450

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 77% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $93,430

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080
    Financial and Investment Analysts $134,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in San Jose, CA is $58.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.66 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in San Jose, CA is 48.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $75,680 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,960.