How much does a real estate broker make in California?
$80,450a year
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers in California. That is $38.68 an hour or $6,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.68
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 8,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $80,450Highest 10%: $145,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 90th | $145,700 | $70.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $89,150 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,450 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,330 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate brokers.
| 5. Alabama | $82,630 |
| 6. Michigan | $82,510 |
| 7. Maryland | $81,550 |
| 8. California | $80,450 |
| 9. New Mexico | $80,340 |
| 10. Colorado | $79,970 |
| 11. Virginia | $77,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.68 ($80,450 a year).
Do real estate brokers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,450 against $73,220 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for real estate broker pay?
California ranks 8 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays real estate brokers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $91,770 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.