California Median
$49,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $44,770
State Rank
#2 of 51
176,850 employed here
How much does a Customer Service Representative make in California?
A Customer Service Representative working in California earns a median salary of $49,560 per year, or about $23.83 per hour. That is 11% above the national median of $44,770 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,110 while the top 10% make $75,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,200 and $61,510 a year.
Customer Service Representative salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,110 | $18.32 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,200 | $21.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,560 | $23.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,510 | $29.57 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,700 | $36.39 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories for Customer Service Representative pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Customer Service Representative salary in other states
Washington $50,330Massachusetts $49,120Minnesota $48,800District of Columbia $48,250Delaware $48,190Connecticut $48,090New York $48,000New Jersey $47,740Rhode Island $47,550Colorado $47,540Vermont $47,500Oregon $47,450New Hampshire $47,300Maine $47,160Wisconsin $46,970Illinois $46,130Iowa $46,090Arizona $45,690Hawaii $45,650Ohio $45,610Montana $45,290Alaska $45,150North Dakota $44,670Pennsylvania $44,630Missouri $44,190Michigan $43,950Nebraska $43,940Idaho $43,200Indiana $43,140Utah $43,140Maryland $42,830Tennessee $42,830Virginia $42,730Wyoming $42,340South Dakota $40,650Nevada $40,560Florida $40,440Texas $40,420Kansas $40,320North Carolina $40,240Georgia $39,630New Mexico $39,030South Carolina $38,860Kentucky $38,700Oklahoma $38,650West Virginia $38,430Alabama $38,400Arkansas $37,840Louisiana $37,330Mississippi $36,380
Working as a Customer Service Representative in California
Nationally, about 2,596,000 people work as Customer Service Representatives in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($49,560) 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 Customer Service Representative make in California?
The median Customer Service Representative salary in California is $49,560 per year, or about $23.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,110 at the entry level to $75,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Customer Service Representatives about 11% more than the national median of $44,770. California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Customer Service Representatives?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,560 a year. About 176,850 Customer Service Representatives 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.