Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,460 | $102,741 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.78 | $49.39 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $91,653.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $137,423 | $100,750 | $193,750 | 244 |
| Oakland | $124,124 | $91,000 | $175,000 | 196 |
| Los Angeles | $113,485 | $83,200 | $160,000 | 173 |
| Long Beach | $106,392 | $78,000 | $150,000 | 153 |
| San Diego | $104,619 | $76,700 | $147,500 | 161 |
| Sacramento | $95,753 | $70,200 | $135,000 | 130 |
| Fresno | $84,227 | $61,750 | $118,750 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in California is $101,460, or about $48.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. California is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in California typically earn from $100,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 137,280 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $101,460, California offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.