Customer Service Representatives Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $56,400 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.12
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $85,420
Employed locally 21,690
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $56,400
    75th
    $69,290
    90th
    $85,420

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 42% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210
    Washington $49,150

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150
    California $47,790

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $101,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in San Francisco, CA is $27.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in San Francisco, CA is 31.7% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.