Credit Analysts Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $127,470 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.28
10th percentile $72,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,090
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,020
    25th
    $90,480
    50th (median)
    $127,470
    75th
    $180,470

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 95% Median Credit Analysts salary is 5% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010
    District of Columbia $103,530

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $86,010

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$100,440
    Accountants and Auditors$105,750
    Management Analysts$128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$124,840
    Project Management Specialists$132,530
    Human Resources Specialists$100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in San Francisco, CA is $61.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Analysts salary in San Francisco, CA is 57.4% above 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $72,020 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,480.