📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Wholesale Sales Representative Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$116,838
per year
Median
$92,698
per year
Hourly
$56.17
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$59,470
25th Percentile — Junior$91,278
50th Percentile — Median$92,698
75th Percentile — Senior$162,846
90th Percentile — Top Earners$193,713
💡 Top-earning Wholesale Sales Representatives in California make up to $193,713 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
$100.8k
2021
$103.8k
2022
$106.9k
2023
$110.1k
2024
$113.4k
2025
$116.8k
2026
📈 Wholesale Sales Representative salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Wholesale Sales Representative Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $181,099 +55.0% High
San Diego $172,920 +48.0% High
San Jose $200,961 +72.0% High
San Francisco $216,150 +85.0% High
Fresno $126,185 +8.0% High
Sacramento $142,542 +22.0% High
Long Beach $169,415 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $126,185 +8.0% High
Anaheim $165,910 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $163,573 +40.0% High
Riverside $149,553 +28.0% High
Stockton $137,869 +18.0% High
Irvine $181,099 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $137,869 +18.0% High
Modesto $130,859 +12.0% High
Fontana $142,542 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $134,364 +15.0% High
Glendale $172,920 +48.0% High
Fremont $186,941 +60.0% High
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Wholesale Sales Representative Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Wholesale Sales Representatives. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $116,838 per year, California's Wholesale 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 $59,470–$91,278, while experienced Wholesale Sales Representatives can command $162,846–$193,713.

Looking ahead, the Wholesale Sales Representative profession in California is projected to grow at 3.0% 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 Wholesale Sales Representative salary in California is $116,838 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $82,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Wholesale 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 Wholesale Sales Representative employment.
  • At $116,838/year, California Wholesale Sales Representative salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $82,280/year.