All Occupations Salary in California

Ranked #5 of 51 · CA

15.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,690 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $58,240
Employment 18,213,700

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,950P25 $41,600 Median $58,240P75 $97,880P90 $159,080

About 80% of all occupationss in California earn between $35,950 and $159,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$80,690
U.S. average
$69,770

The mean all occupations salary in California is $80,690, about 15.7% above the U.S. average ($69,770). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,050 $119,230 1,134,970
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,260 $100,220 2,373,920
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,750 $77,150 1,080,590
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,690 $79,060 1,538,060
Vallejo, CA $58,620 $74,900 144,130
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,850 $73,640 205,260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,850 $77,270 6,271,560
Napa, CA $55,210 $72,110 77,860

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do all occupations make in California?

The median all occupations salary in California is $58,240 per year (mean $80,690), and about 80% earn between $35,950 and $159,080.

How much do all occupations make per hour in California?

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,690 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for all occupations?

California ranks #5 of 51 states for all occupations pay. Its mean salary of $80,690 is about 15.7% above the U.S. average of $69,770.

Which metro areas in California pay all occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for all occupations are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($84,050), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($74,260), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($59,750), by median annual wage.

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