Credit Analysts Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,350 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.28
10th percentile $65,870
90th percentile $196,790
Employed locally 390
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,870
    25th
    $78,550
    50th (median)
    $98,350
    75th
    $144,820
    90th
    $196,790

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 62% Median Credit Analysts salary is 38% 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
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in San Jose, CA is $47.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Analysts salary in San Jose, CA is 21.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,550.