How much does a meeting make in California?
$71,120a year
Median yearly pay for meetings in California. That is $34.19 an hour or $5,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.19
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,850Median: $71,120Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| 25th | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| Median | $71,120 | $34.19 | |
| 75th | $87,240 | $41.94 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.32 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $90,560 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,120 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,710 |
| Napa, CA | $68,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,850 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $67,550 |
| Merced, CA | $67,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,060 |
| Salinas, CA | $65,460 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,850 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $63,710 |
| Fresno, CA | $61,190 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,260 |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,100 |
| Chico, CA | $59,190 |
| Visalia, CA | $58,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,220 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meetings.
| 4. Hawaii | $74,460 |
| 5. Vermont | $74,310 |
| 6. New Jersey | $72,780 |
| 7. California | $71,120 |
| 8. Connecticut | $70,010 |
| 9. Washington | $65,530 |
| 10. Maryland | $63,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meeting make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.19 ($71,120 a year).
Do meetings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $71,120 against $61,160 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for meeting pay?
California ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays meetings the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $90,560 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.