Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in California
Real Estate Sales Agents in California earn a median of $57,560 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($52,830)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 17,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,150; the top 10% earn over $111,320. Nationally the range is $32,970 to $123,590.
States ranked near California
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- Real Estate Brokers$80,450 median in California
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- Insurance Sales Agents$76,120 median in California
- Travel Agents$51,030 median in California
- Fundraisers$79,710 median in California
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79,730 median in California
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in California
How much do real estate sales agents make in California?
The median is $57,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,150 and the top 10% earn over $111,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for real estate sales agents?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 48 (+9% vs. the national median of $52,830). Living costs are not included.