Parts Salespersons Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $50,370 +34.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $39,940
90th percentile $76,810
Employed locally 860
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,940
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $76,810

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 32% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 68% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,160

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,760

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Cashiers $41,890
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in San Jose, CA is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in San Jose, CA is 34.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $39,940 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.