Online Merchants Salary in California
Online Merchants in California earn a median of $87,570 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 155,000
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410; the top 10% earn over $169,160. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
States ranked near California
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Online Merchants pay in California
How much do online merchants make in California?
The median is $87,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410 and the top 10% earn over $169,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for online merchants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.