California Median
$77,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $65,750
State Rank
#4 of 40
4,740 employed here
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in California?
Brokerage Clerks in California take home a median of $77,960 annually — roughly $37.48 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $65,750.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $56,200 while the top 10% make $125,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,640 and $95,780 a year.
Brokerage Clerk salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,200 | $27.02 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,640 | $30.12 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $77,960 | $37.48 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $95,780 | $46.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $125,520 | $60.35 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 40 states and territories for Brokerage Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Brokerage Clerk salary in other states
District of Columbia $95,450New York $78,930Vermont $78,200Connecticut $75,330New Jersey $74,830Michigan $73,350Washington $73,120Maine $72,840Oregon $72,250New Hampshire $68,140Utah $67,410Tennessee $64,610Ohio $64,020Wisconsin $63,870Massachusetts $63,640Illinois $63,350Florida $63,130Texas $63,060Virginia $62,560Rhode Island $62,400Minnesota $62,110Maryland $62,080Arizona $61,900Georgia $61,570Louisiana $61,500Delaware $61,390Colorado $60,950North Carolina $60,950Nebraska $60,880Pennsylvania $60,390South Carolina $59,710Arkansas $58,670Indiana $58,290Mississippi $58,200Kentucky $57,690Iowa $56,360South Dakota $56,080Kansas $49,990Montana $48,360
Working as a Brokerage Clerk in California
Nationally, about 36,000 people work as Brokerage Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($77,960) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in California?
The median Brokerage Clerk salary in California is $77,960 per year, or about $37.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,200 at the entry level to $125,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Brokerage Clerks about 19% more than the national median of $65,750. California ranks 4th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Brokerage Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,960 a year. About 4,740 Brokerage Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.