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Parts Salespersons Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Parts Salespersons make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.2% vs 2024
$48,860
Mean Salary
$44,440
Median Salary
$21.37
Hourly Rate
26,990 people work as Parts Salespersons in California
Parts Salespersons salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Parts Salespersons in California earn a median salary of $44,440 per year ($3,703/month).
This is 8.6% above the national average of $40,932.
California ranks #21 out of 50 states for Parts Salespersons pay.
Approximately 26,990 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Parts Salespersons
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Persuasion
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.44
Sales and Marketing
4.1
Administration and Management
3.98
Administrative
3.87
Computers and Electronics
3.81
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(46.9% of workers)
Salaries for Parts Salespersons in California range from $36,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $72,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,090 and $56,060.
Median $44,440
P10: $36,320P25: $37,090P75: $56,060P90: $72,830
10th
$36,320
25th
$37,090
Median
$44,440
75th
$56,060
90th
$72,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,320
$17.46
$3,026
25th Percentile
$37,090
$17.83
$3,090
Median (50th)
$44,440
$21.37
$3,703
75th Percentile
$56,060
$26.95
$4,671
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$72,830
$35.01
$6,069
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Parts Salespersons make in California?
The median annual salary for Parts Salespersons in California is $44,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,860.
What is the salary range for a Parts Salespersons in California?
Salaries for Parts Salespersons in California range from $36,320 at the 10th percentile to $72,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,090 and $56,060.
What is the starting salary for a Parts Salespersons in California?
Entry-level Parts Salespersons positions in California typically start around $36,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,090 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Parts Salespersons in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 26,990 people are employed as Parts Salespersons in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Parts Salespersons in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Parts Salespersons in California is approximately $21.37 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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