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Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in California
Ranked #20 of 48 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of real estate sales agentss in California earn between $40,150 and $111,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean real estate sales agents salary in California is $67,570, about 2.8% below the U.S. average ($69,510). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $115,820 | $100,760 | — |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,170 | $102,470 | — |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $91,690 | $116,500 | 530 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $88,370 | $81,230 | — |
| Redding, CA | $83,260 | $85,920 | 70 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $78,290 | $82,600 | — |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $77,580 | $78,450 | 50 |
| Yuba City, CA | $77,440 | $79,060 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do real estate sales agents make in California?
The median real estate sales agents salary in California is $57,560 per year (mean $67,570), and about 80% earn between $40,150 and $111,320.
How much do real estate sales agents make per hour in California?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for real estate sales agents?
California ranks #20 of 48 states for real estate sales agents pay. Its mean salary of $67,570 is about 2.8% below the U.S. average of $69,510.
Which metro areas in California pay real estate sales agents the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for real estate sales agents are Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($115,820), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($96,170), Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($91,690), by median annual wage.