How much does a separating make in California?
$52,910a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in California. That is $25.44 an hour or $4,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.44
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $52,910Highest 10%: $83,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| Median | $52,910 | $25.44 | |
| 75th | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| 90th | $83,630 | $40.21 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $82,440 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,690 |
| Hanford, CA | $66,310 |
| Napa, CA | $64,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,320 |
| Merced, CA | $61,920 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $58,490 |
| San Jose, CA | $56,910 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $55,560 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,190 |
| Stockton, CA | $53,940 |
| Salinas, CA | $52,320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,950 |
| Chico, CA | $47,680 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,440 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,240 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for separatings.
| 16. Georgia | $55,500 |
| 17. Indiana | $53,990 |
| 18. Vermont | $53,570 |
| 19. California | $52,910 |
| 20. Iowa | $52,220 |
| 21. Idaho | $52,160 |
| 22. Hawaii | $51,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.44 ($52,910 a year).
Do separatings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $52,910 against $51,610 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for separating pay?
California ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays separatings the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $82,440 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.