How much does an area make in Sacramento?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $50.20 an hour or $8,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.20
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,370Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 25th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 75th | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for areas.
| San Francisco, CA | $125,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $50.20 ($104,400 a year).
Do areas make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $85,020 nationally, 23% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for area pay?
8 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.