Customer Service Representatives Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $46,940 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $69,370
Employed locally 15,680
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $58,530
    90th
    $69,370

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 46% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in San Diego, CA is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in San Diego, CA is 9.6% above the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in San Diego?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.