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Real Estate Brokers Salary in California
Ranked #10 of 36 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of real estate brokerss in California earn between $37,120 and $145,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean real estate brokers salary in California is $89,020, about 6% above the U.S. average ($83,950). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,770 | $115,770 | — |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $89,150 | $106,620 | 50 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $84,910 | $93,790 | — |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,450 | $104,650 | — |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $75,330 | $95,390 | — |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $58,760 | $87,510 | 760 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do real estate brokers make in California?
The median real estate brokers salary in California is $80,450 per year (mean $89,020), and about 80% earn between $37,120 and $145,660.
How much do real estate brokers make per hour in California?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $89,020 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for real estate brokers?
California ranks #10 of 36 states for real estate brokers pay. Its mean salary of $89,020 is about 6% above the U.S. average of $83,950.
Which metro areas in California pay real estate brokers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for real estate brokers are Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($91,770), Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($89,150), North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area ($84,910), by median annual wage.