California Median
$80,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $69,990
State Rank
#4 of 51
156,110 employed here
How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make in California?
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in California take home a median of $80,850 annually — roughly $38.87 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $69,990.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $43,240 while the top 10% make $168,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,800 and $121,590 a year.
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,240 | $20.79 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $53,800 | $25.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,850 | $38.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $121,590 | $58.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,720 | $81.12 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in other states
New York $92,190Massachusetts $83,760Rhode Island $81,450Washington $79,920Colorado $79,810New Jersey $79,200Vermont $77,530Connecticut $76,940District of Columbia $76,770Minnesota $75,370Georgia $75,280Michigan $73,380Arizona $72,920Virginia $72,640New Hampshire $71,510Alaska $69,610Delaware $67,540Oregon $67,040Illinois $66,900North Dakota $66,060Pennsylvania $64,480Wisconsin $64,020Indiana $63,960Maine $63,900Maryland $63,310North Carolina $62,620Kansas $62,580Utah $62,580Nevada $62,450Iowa $62,420New Mexico $61,880South Dakota $61,770Texas $61,680Florida $60,660Missouri $60,440Tennessee $60,230Ohio $59,390Wyoming $58,970Idaho $58,930Alabama $58,840Montana $58,720South Carolina $58,510Hawaii $58,500Nebraska $57,770Louisiana $55,200Oklahoma $54,990Kentucky $52,750Arkansas $50,570West Virginia $50,240Mississippi $48,440
Working as Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in California
Nationally, about 1,256,000 people work as Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($80,850) 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 do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make in California?
The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in California is $80,850 per year, or about $38.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,240 at the entry level to $168,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel about 16% more than the national median of $69,990. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,850 a year. About 156,110 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 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.
← See the national Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary report
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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.