How much does a customer service representative make in California?
$49,560a year
Median yearly pay for customer service representatives in California. That is $23.83 an hour or $4,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.83
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 176,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,110Median: $49,560Highest 10%: $75,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 75th | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| 90th | $75,700 | $36.39 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,830 |
| Napa, CA | $53,360 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,190 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,170 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $48,110 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,010 |
| Redding, CA | $47,890 |
| Hanford, CA | $47,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,150 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,740 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,240 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,070 |
| Chico, CA | $45,980 |
| Merced, CA | $45,670 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for customer service representatives.
| 1. Washington | $50,330 |
| 2. California | $49,560 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $49,120 |
| 4. Minnesota | $48,800 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $48,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.83 ($49,560 a year).
Do customer service representatives make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,560 against $44,770 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for customer service representative pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays customer service representatives the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,480 a year.
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.