How much does a parts salesperson make in California?
$44,440a year
Median yearly pay for parts salespersons in California. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 26,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $44,440Highest 10%: $72,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| 90th | $72,830 | $35.01 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,030 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,410 |
| Napa, CA | $47,870 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,180 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,910 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $44,870 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,730 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,350 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $44,160 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,960 |
| Merced, CA | $42,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 |
| Chico, CA | $39,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,220 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,110 |
| Hanford, CA | $38,630 |
| Redding, CA | $37,690 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,620 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for parts salespersons.
| 18. Montana | $45,060 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $44,660 |
| 20. Idaho | $44,580 |
| 21. California | $44,440 |
| 22. Connecticut | $44,400 |
| 23. Michigan | $44,070 |
| 24. Maryland | $42,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parts salesperson make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.37 ($44,440 a year).
Do parts salespersons make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,440 against $38,630 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for parts salesperson pay?
California ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays parts salespersons the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,200 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.