Retail Salesperson Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median retail salesperson in the San Diego area earns $37,810 a year ($18.18 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% below the California median ($38,440). Half of the 34,390 retail salespeople there earn between $36,270 and $45,020.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,470 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,270 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $37,810 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $45,020 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,320 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $41,850 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 34,390 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
San Diego, CA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
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Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Portland, OR: $37,340
- Boston, MA: $36,850
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Cashier: $37,020
- Sales Representative: $74,610
- Manufacturer's Representative: $76,100
- Retail Supervisor: $56,300
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $76,180
- Insurance Agent: $77,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.