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Real Estate Agent Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$57,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.68/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
17,500
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,987 #30 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in California, explained

Real estate agents in California earn a median of $57,560 per year ($27.68 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $40,150, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $111,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $57,560 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $57,560 is worth about $51,987 in national buying power — ranking California #30 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,150
$19.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,560
$27.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$111,320
$53.52/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $57,560 $51,987
Nevada $79,990 $80,007 −$22,430
Oregon $61,610 $59,607 −$4,050
Arizona $58,780 $58,385 −$1,220

Real Estate Agent in California: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in California?

Real estate agents in California earn a median of $57,560 per year ($27.68 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does California pay real estate agents well?

At $57,560, California pays 9% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 17,500 work in the state.

Real Estate Agent salary in other states

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