📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Sales Representative Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$104,484
per year
Median
$85,953
per year
Hourly
$50.23
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$52,999
25th Percentile — Junior$81,245
50th Percentile — Median$85,953
75th Percentile — Senior$144,800
90th Percentile — Top Earners$172,196
💡 Top-earning Sales Representatives in California make up to $172,196 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$91.0k
2021
$93.6k
2022
$96.2k
2023
$98.9k
2024
$101.6k
2025
$104.5k
2026
📈 Sales Representative salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.8% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Sales Representative Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $161,950 +55.0% High
San Diego $154,636 +48.0% High
San Jose $179,712 +72.0% High
San Francisco $193,295 +85.0% High
Fresno $112,843 +8.0% High
Sacramento $127,470 +22.0% High
Long Beach $151,502 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $112,843 +8.0% High
Anaheim $148,367 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $146,278 +40.0% High
Riverside $133,740 +28.0% High
Stockton $123,291 +18.0% High
Irvine $161,950 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $123,291 +18.0% High
Modesto $117,022 +12.0% High
Fontana $127,470 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $120,157 +15.0% High
Glendale $154,636 +48.0% High
Fremont $167,174 +60.0% High
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Sales Representative Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Sales Representatives. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $104,484 per year, California's Sales Representative salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $52,999–$81,245, while experienced Sales Representatives can command $144,800–$172,196.

Looking ahead, the Sales Representative profession in California is projected to grow at 2.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Sales Representative salary in California is $104,484 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $73,580.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Sales Representatives the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Sales Representative employment.
  • At $104,484/year, California Sales Representative salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $73,580/year.