Business and Financial Operations Occupations in California

30 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Business and financial operations occupations cover analysts, accountants, HR specialists, and other professionals who support the financial and organizational functions of businesses. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in California.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	—	—	5,960
Personal Financial Advisors	$128,650	$170,480	34,070
Financial Risk Specialists	$111,560	$126,620	4,460
Project Management Specialists	$111,300	$120,920	113,980
Financial and Investment Analysts	$111,100	$128,860	40,570
Financial Examiners	$105,790	$118,360	3,690
Labor Relations Specialists	$105,320	$116,120	9,170
Budget Analysts	$103,900	$108,150	3,700
Management Analysts	$102,110	$120,410	136,200
Accountants and Auditors	$96,360	$104,710	173,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$92,770	$106,780	108,460
Compliance Officers	$92,350	$98,970	47,420
Logisticians	$90,950	$97,810	28,410
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$90,900	$92,060	23,160
Credit Analysts	$88,360	$108,520	6,400
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$87,940	$98,410	13,640
Insurance Underwriters	$87,200	$101,720	7,300
Financial Specialists, All Other	$85,850	$104,420	15,360
Cost Estimators	$84,610	$94,880	25,580
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$83,820	$102,050	168,180
Human Resources Specialists	$81,810	$94,720	104,880
Fundraisers	$80,810	$86,650	10,570
Loan Officers	$79,580	$94,870	27,420
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$78,870	$81,890	510
Farm Labor Contractors	$74,120	$73,020	—
Tax Preparers	$73,210	$69,980	10,700
Training and Development Specialists	$72,930	$82,040	44,750
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$72,390	$79,870	8,080
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$66,990	$73,840	17,800
Credit Counselors	$65,820	$68,820	2,160