How much does a hotel make in California?
$39,360a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in California. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.92
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,910Median: $39,360Highest 10%: $54,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| 75th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 90th | $54,020 | $25.97 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $45,230 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,670 |
| Napa, CA | $43,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,620 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $39,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,540 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,320 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,220 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,860 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,460 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,250 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,620 |
| Yuba City, CA | $36,450 |
| El Centro, CA | $36,230 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,090 |
| Chico, CA | $36,020 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,950 |
| Merced, CA | $35,950 |
| Redding, CA | $35,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 3. Vermont | $44,940 |
| 4. Washington | $40,460 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $39,400 |
| 6. California | $39,360 |
| 7. Nevada | $38,900 |
| 8. New York | $38,590 |
| 9. New Jersey | $38,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.92 ($39,360 a year).
Do hotels make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $39,360 against $35,070 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for hotel pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays hotels the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $45,230 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.