Management Analysts Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $102,340 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.20
10th percentile $66,180
90th percentile $177,110
Employed locally 9,040
National median $101,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,180
    25th
    $81,760
    50th (median)
    $102,340
    75th
    $133,240
    90th
    $177,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Management Analysts salary vs area income 100% Median Management Analysts salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Management Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $157,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,150
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $134,580
    Massachusetts $131,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,120

    Nearby metros — Management Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,150
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $134,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $120,140
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,470
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,730

    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
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460
    Compliance Officers $98,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Management Analysts in San Diego, CA is $49.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Management Analysts salary in San Diego, CA is 1.1% above the national median of $101,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Management Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $66,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,760.