Parts Salespersons Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,280 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 2,250
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $61,970

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 35% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,110
    Retail Salespersons$36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in San Diego, CA is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.19 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in San Diego, CA is 3.1% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in San Diego?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.