Credit Analysts Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $78,890 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.93
10th percentile $57,610
90th percentile $166,890
Employed locally 420
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,610
    25th
    $67,000
    50th (median)
    $78,890
    75th
    $103,270
    90th
    $166,890

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 77% Median Credit Analysts salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,350
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,880
    California $88,360
    North Carolina $88,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $87,730

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in San Diego, CA is $37.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.78 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in San Diego, CA is 2.6% below the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Analysts in San Diego?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,610 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,000.