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Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,560
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.8% vs 2024
$67,570
Mean Salary
$57,560
Median Salary
$27.67
Hourly Rate
17,500 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in California
Real Estate Sales Agents salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Real Estate Sales Agents in California earn a median salary of $57,560 per year ($4,796/month).
This is 2.4% below the national average of $58,977.
California ranks #23 out of 48 states for Real Estate Sales Agents pay.
Approximately 17,500 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 7.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Real Estate Sales Agents
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Negotiation
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Coordination
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.84
Sales and Marketing
4.7
English Language
4.35
Law and Government
3.95
Administrative
3.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Real Estate Sales Agents in California
Salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in California range from $40,150 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $111,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,520 and $78,250.
Median $57,560
P10: $40,150P25: $45,520P75: $78,250P90: $111,320
10th
$40,150
25th
$45,520
Median
$57,560
75th
$78,250
90th
$111,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,150
$19.30
$3,345
25th Percentile
$45,520
$21.88
$3,793
Median (50th)
$57,560
$27.67
$4,796
75th Percentile
$78,250
$37.62
$6,520
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$111,320
$53.52
$9,276
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make in California?
The median annual salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in California is $57,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,570.
What is the salary range for a Real Estate Sales Agents in California?
Salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in California range from $40,150 at the 10th percentile to $111,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,520 and $78,250.
What is the starting salary for a Real Estate Sales Agents in California?
Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents positions in California typically start around $40,150 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 17,500 people are employed as Real Estate Sales Agents in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Real Estate Sales Agents in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Real Estate Sales Agents in California is approximately $27.67 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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