How much does a real estate sales agent make in California?
$57,560a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in California. That is $27.67 an hour or $4,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.67
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 17,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,150Median: $57,560Highest 10%: $111,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| 75th | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| 90th | $111,300 | $53.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $115,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $91,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $88,370 |
| Redding, CA | $83,260 |
| Yuba City, CA | $77,440 |
| San Francisco, CA | $70,990 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,790 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,620 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,970 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $58,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,960 |
| Chico, CA | $56,710 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,530 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate sales agents.
| 20. Wisconsin | $58,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $57,880 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $57,620 |
| 23. California | $57,560 |
| 24. Maine | $56,930 |
| 25. South Carolina | $56,580 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $56,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.67 ($57,560 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,560 against $52,830 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for real estate sales agent pay?
California ranks 23 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays real estate sales agents the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $115,800 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.