Retail Salespersons Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 51 · CA
15.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,950 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,440
Employment 376,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,240P25 $36,350 Median $38,440P75 $45,460P90 $54,310
About 80% of retail salespersonss in California earn between $35,240 and $54,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean retail salespersons salary in California is $42,950, about 15.1% above the U.S. average ($37,310). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,220 | $47,420 | 18,340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,850 | $47,290 | 39,460 |
| Napa, CA | $40,780 | $45,630 | 2,150 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $39,570 | $44,180 | 5,720 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,900 | $44,600 | 1,980 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $38,620 | $42,050 | 2,430 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,520 | $41,950 | 2,580 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,420 | $42,810 | 4,110 |