Parts Salespersons Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,040 +31% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 2,290
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $80,110

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 37% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 63% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,760

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$39,520
    Retail Salespersons$42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in San Francisco, CA is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in San Francisco, CA is 31% above 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.