Sales Representative Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median sales representative in the San Diego area earns $74,610 a year ($35.87 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($69,990) and 8% below the California median ($80,850). Half of the 11,730 sales representatives there earn between $47,140 and $104,410.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,250 | $43,240 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $47,140 | $53,800 | $47,670 |
| Median | $74,610 | $80,850 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $104,410 | $121,590 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $151,560 | $168,720 | $148,840 |
| Average | $85,600 | $95,130 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 11,730 | 156,110 | 1,256,010 |
San Diego, CA ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales representative pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($116,510).
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Check my paySales representative pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $116,510
- San Francisco, CA: $96,960
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,450
- New York, NY: $93,750
- Boston, MA: $83,420
- Seattle, WA: $82,540
- Denver, CO: $80,650
- Atlanta, GA: $78,950
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Similar jobs in San Diego, CA
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $76,180
- Insurance Agent: $77,020
- Retail Salesperson: $37,810
- Cashier: $37,020
- Manufacturer's Representative: $76,100
- Retail Supervisor: $56,300
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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.