SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Fresno, CA the median wage is $84,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fresno, CA the median wage is $84,200. That is 17.3% lower than the national median of $101,860. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $70,560 and $103,210. The lowest tenth earn under $60,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $132,310.
Employment stands at 1,990, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $136,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 145th of 527 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,960 | −40.2% |
| 25th | $70,560 | −30.7% |
| Median (50th) | $84,200 | −17.3% |
| 75th | $103,210 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $132,310 | +29.9% |
| Mean | $92,760 | −8.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $136,670 | 9,020 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $126,730 | 23,560 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $108,490 | 880 | |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $105,480 | 450 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $104,930 | 37,060 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $103,650 | 670 | |
| 7 | Salinas | $102,640 | 720 | |
| 8 | Oxnard | $102,570 | 1,820 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $101,190 | 11,950 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $99,990 | 710 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $84,200 buys what $76,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,200 a year, 17.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,960 to $132,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,990 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $136,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $84,200, or $40.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,860, so pay in Fresno, CA is 17.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fresno, CA earns more than $132,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $136,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,990 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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