California Median
$76,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $72,080
State Rank
#11 of 51
134,800 employed here
How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make in California?
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in California take home a median of $76,490 annually — roughly $36.77 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $72,080.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $43,200 while the top 10% make $152,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,460 and $104,870 a year.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,200 | $20.77 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,460 | $27.14 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,490 | $36.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,870 | $50.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $152,760 | $73.44 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in other states
Rhode Island $82,420District of Columbia $80,010Washington $79,830Massachusetts $79,810New York $79,590New Jersey $79,410Colorado $79,250South Dakota $77,210Vermont $76,840Minnesota $76,750Connecticut $75,570North Dakota $74,250Oregon $74,180Ohio $73,960Illinois $73,510Maryland $73,080Michigan $72,980New Hampshire $72,790Wyoming $72,530Arizona $72,390Indiana $71,330North Carolina $70,990Kansas $68,960Nevada $68,150Iowa $66,760Pennsylvania $66,130Texas $65,970Wisconsin $65,930Idaho $64,840Kentucky $64,280South Carolina $64,250Alabama $64,140Nebraska $64,030Maine $63,960Georgia $63,860West Virginia $63,560Virginia $63,400Louisiana $63,290Florida $62,490Delaware $62,280Oklahoma $62,160Utah $61,980Missouri $61,940Montana $61,670Tennessee $61,630New Mexico $61,320Mississippi $59,320Hawaii $59,010Alaska $56,830Arkansas $55,120
Working as Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in California
Nationally, about 1,238,000 people work as Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($76,490) 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, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make in California?
The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in California is $76,490 per year, or about $36.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,200 at the entry level to $152,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products about 6% more than the national median of $72,080. California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,490 a year. About 134,800 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 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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