How much does a helper make in California?
$48,430a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in California. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $48,430Highest 10%: $67,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 25th | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $67,890 | $32.64 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,950 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,760 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,310 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $44,590 |
| Modesto, CA | $43,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 2. New York | $54,480 |
| 3. Missouri | $51,630 |
| 4. Illinois | $49,880 |
| 5. California | $48,430 |
| 6. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 7. Arizona | $47,830 |
| 8. Colorado | $47,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.28 ($48,430 a year).
Do helpers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,430 against $42,670 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for helper pay?
California ranks 5 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays helpers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $57,680 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.