Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $63,890 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $130,180
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $59,770
    50th (median)
    $63,890
    75th
    $102,070
    90th
    $130,180

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 68% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,470
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Salinas, CA is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.83 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Salinas, CA is 13.4% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Salinas?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,770.