How much does a sales representative make in California?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in California. That is $59.72 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.72
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 27,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,820Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 25th | $80,300 | $38.61 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.72 | |
| 75th | $164,200 | $78.93 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.90 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $167,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $131,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $131,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $123,600 |
| Chico, CA | $115,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $111,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $101,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,140 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,730 |
| Salinas, CA | $91,850 |
| Stockton, CA | $83,810 |
| Visalia, CA | $80,630 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,550 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $74,170 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales representatives.
| 8. Hawaii | $126,100 |
| 9. Michigan | $125,700 |
| 10. North Carolina | $125,400 |
| 11. California | $124,200 |
| 12. Louisiana | $124,200 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $119,000 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $117,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.72 ($124,200 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,200 against $104,900 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for sales representative pay?
California ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays sales representatives the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $167,600 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.