salary$94,360 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,630per year
Jobs in the area70,640people work this job
Can a accountant afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 37.7% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $94,360 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $60,310 and $154,630.
Can a accountant afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 37.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.