California Median
$57,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#23 of 48
17,500 employed here
How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in California?
A Real Estate Sales Agent working in California earns a median salary of $57,560 per year, or about $27.67 per hour. That is 9% above the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $40,150 while the top 10% make $111,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,520 and $78,250 a year.
Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,150 | $19.30 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,520 | $21.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,560 | $27.67 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,250 | $37.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $111,320 | $53.52 |
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How California compares
California ranks 23rd out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Real Estate Sales Agent salary in other states
District of Columbia $123,770New York $102,990New Jersey $99,990Alaska $89,170Nevada $79,990Washington $79,130Montana $79,100New Mexico $76,170North Dakota $73,920South Dakota $65,170Virginia $63,980Colorado $63,670Oregon $61,610Alabama $60,890Rhode Island $60,310Illinois $59,220West Virginia $59,050Arizona $58,780Kentucky $58,610Wisconsin $58,120Michigan $57,880New Hampshire $57,620Maine $56,930South Carolina $56,580Pennsylvania $56,040Maryland $52,630North Carolina $51,240Utah $50,720Wyoming $49,990Florida $49,310Oklahoma $47,980Nebraska $47,240Delaware $47,180Indiana $46,880Connecticut $46,770Georgia $46,730Minnesota $46,410Tennessee $46,250Ohio $46,240Hawaii $46,220Louisiana $45,850Texas $45,740Missouri $43,960Idaho $39,820Kansas $39,770Mississippi $39,550Arkansas $38,180
Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in California
Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($57,560) 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 Real Estate Sales Agent make in California?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in California is $57,560 per year, or about $27.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,150 at the entry level to $111,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 9% more than the national median of $52,830. California ranks 23rd out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,560 a year. About 17,500 Real Estate Sales Agents 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.