How much does a sales representative make in California?
$76,490a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in California. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 134,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,200Median: $76,490Highest 10%: $152,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| Median | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.42 | |
| 90th | $152,800 | $73.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $103,700 |
| Napa, CA | $100,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,510 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,220 |
| Yuba City, CA | $76,200 |
| Hanford, CA | $76,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,100 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $74,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $74,190 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,970 |
| Visalia, CA | $73,950 |
| El Centro, CA | $73,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,100 |
| Merced, CA | $71,170 |
| Redding, CA | $70,100 |
| Chico, CA | $65,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales representatives.
| 8. South Dakota | $77,210 |
| 9. Vermont | $76,840 |
| 10. Minnesota | $76,750 |
| 11. California | $76,490 |
| 12. Connecticut | $75,570 |
| 13. North Dakota | $74,250 |
| 14. Oregon | $74,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.77 ($76,490 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,490 against $72,080 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for sales representative pay?
California ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays sales representatives the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $103,700 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.